Automotive Design & Manufacturing Account Technical Lead

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design and manufacturing, with a focus on the automotive industry. They will be able to drive technical discovery across multiple workflows, systems, and disciplines, and develop clear ROI narratives and solution justification artifacts. The ability to build and maintain deep, long-term relationships with technical and business stakeholders is essential, as is the ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.

Autodesk is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, and the Account Technical Lead will be expected to embody these values in their work. This includes being proactive in identifying expansion opportunities, developing and maintaining a Customer Technical Vision, and collaborating with internal specialists to deliver demonstrations and technical discussions.

What You Will Do

• Drive technical discovery across multiple workflows, systems, and disciplines to gather, document, and validate customer technical requirements and current-state environments
• Create technical Customer Outcome Proposals (COP) and deployment paths, including clear ROI narratives and solution justification artifacts
• Build and maintain deep, long-term relationships with technical and business stakeholders as a strategic technical advisor
• Develop and maintain a Customer Technical Vision (CTV) that captures the technical footprint, long-term goals, and adoption strategy
• Proactively identify expansion opportunities to drive revenue growth
• Help coordinate internal specialists for demonstrations and technical discussions
• Collaborate with Account Executives to shape opportunity strategy using technical insights
• Maintain accurate documentation, notes, and action items in internal systems
• Gather and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of technical solutions and identify areas for improvement
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to customers and internal stakeholders
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply this knowledge to drive innovation and growth

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of industry knowledge or Autodesk expertise
• Good understanding of software applications, SaaS platforms, or technical workflows
• Experience building long-term relationships with technical and business stakeholders
• Strong interest in customer-facing technical roles and developing storytelling and persuasion skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn complex technologies and industry workflows
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel 25% of the time throughout North America and Europe
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation

Nice to Have

• Degree in design, engineering, computer science, or a related field
• Background in the Design and Manufacturing industry with a focus on Automotive
• Expertise in Autodesk solutions or comparable enterprise technology platforms
• Experience supporting customers, users, or stakeholders in a technical or service-oriented environment
• Experience representing organizations at industry events

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching program
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
• Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs
• Access to cutting-edge technology and software
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance
• Employee resource groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives

• Develop a strong understanding of the automotive industry and the design and manufacturing process to stand out as a candidate.
• Highlight your ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with technical and business stakeholders in your application.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with technical workflows and software applications, and how you have applied this knowledge in previous roles.
• Showcase your ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear and concise manner, and provide examples of presentations or written reports you have delivered.
• Research Autodesk's products and solutions, and be prepared to discuss how you can apply your skills and experience to drive innovation and growth in the company.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with data analysis and interpretation, and how you have used data to drive business decisions in previous roles.
• Consider creating a portfolio that showcases your technical skills and experience, and be prepared to discuss your portfolio during the interview process.