Senior Enterprise Application Engineer - PLM

This position is for a Senior Enterprise Application Engineer for PLM customization (Windchill) who can design and develop Windchill custom solutions for complex business requirements, contribute to continuous improvements of our PLM platform and solutions, and build-deploy pipeline. This role requires a highly motivated individual capable of working independently in a rapidly evolving technical environment, with quick learning and excellent logical and problem-solving skills

Essential Responsibilities:

• Architect, Design, develop, and implement solutions within the Windchill PLM environment to enhance engineering and manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with agile project management principles for iterative and incremental delivery.
• Customize and configure Windchill tools, including PDMLink, ProjectLink, PartsLink etc modules, Web services & REST APIs, with a focus on Windchill & ThingWorx configuration and integration.
• Demonstrate strong customization skills in Listeners, Data Utility, Rule Algorithm, Form Processor, Delegates, Validator, Filters, Builders, Resources, custom Action Models & JSP Pages, OOTB Type & Attributes, Lifecycle, Workflow, OIR, Preference configuration, ACL, CAD Templates. Lead site implementation/deployments from scratch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, IT, and quality), PLM Product owners.
• Develop and maintain workflows, templates, and other customizations within the Windchill environment.
• Ensure the integrity and security of PLM data, incorporating risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential security issues promptly.
• Provide technical support and training to Windchill users, adopting an agile approach to problem-solving and knowledge sharing to resolve issues efficiently.
• Stay abreast of the latest Windchill features and technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the organization through an agile lens, focusing on continuous learning and adaptation.
• Lead the migration and upgrade of Windchill systems, employing agile project management techniques to ensure minimal disruption to business operations and deliver value incrementally.
• Document all customizations and configurations comprehensively, leveraging agile documentation practices for clarity, compliance purposes, and ease of future reference.
• Develop and implement test automation strategies for the Windchill environment using Robot Framework to ensure the reliability and performance of customizations and configurations. This includes writing, maintaining, and executing automated tests to support continuous integration and continuous delivery processes.
• Integrate lean principles into all aspects of the role, focusing on value stream mapping, waste elimination, and continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in Windchill PLM development, customization, and administration.
• Strong understanding of PLM concepts and product development processes.
• Proficient in Java, JavaScript, HTML, and XML. Knowledge of SQL is a plus.
• Experience with Windchill APIs and Web Services for integration with other enterprise systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile and Lean methodologies is beneficial.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand new concepts and analyze system deficiencies
• Passionate about security and the quality of the applications they support
• Organized, thorough, and detail oriented
• Collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources
• Eager to learn, shares ideas, encourages and accepts feedback well
• Strong analytical skills strong problem solving skills, communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information data to make decisions; anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve
• Interested in current and emerging technologies
• Working knowledge of Oracle databases, including SQL and PL SQL
• Demonstrated customer focus evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer; builds strong customer relationships and creates processes from the customer's viewpoint
• High level of energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker