Senior Technical Architect & Developer

The Windchill PLM Technical Architect & Developer supports the design, configuration, development, and ongoing optimization of the Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform within a regulated medical device environment. This role focuses on translating approved business and functional requirements into technical solutions, supporting system enhancements, integrations, and validation activities under the guidance of senior architects and product owners.

The position is hands-on and execution-focused, contributing to project delivery, system stability, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

The Windchill PLM Technical Architect & Developer works closely with Business Analysts, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering and other business stakeholders to support the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of the Windchill PLM solution. This role participates in requirements gathering, functional design, system configuration, and development, and supports validation documentation and testing activities required for regulated system changes.

The role collaborates within cross-functional project teams and supports global users while following established architectural standards, governance processes, and validation frameworks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Windchill PLM configuration and customization in a regulated environment.
• Understanding of SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, change control, and system validation concepts.
• Ability to participate in requirements gathering sessions and clearly document outcomes and action items.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and document business and system processes.
• Experience updating project and validation documentation with attention to detail and traceability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Development proficiency with Java/J2EE, HTML, JSON, REST API, XML, and other Web 2.0 technologies.
• Working knowledge of SQL and data analysis (queries, validation, data review).
• Familiarity with Azure, Entra ID, Shiboleth, and other modern infrastructure technologies preferred.
• Familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
• Experience documenting process flows, functional designs, and system configurations.

Experience:

• 3-7 years of experience supporting PLM, QMS, or other GxP-regulated enterprise systems.
• Hands-on experience with PTC Windchill strongly preferred.
• Exposure to Windchill Bulk Migrator and other data migration tools strongly preferred.
• Exposure to validation activities and regulated system change management.
• Experience supporting Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry systems strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with systems such as MasterControl, Veeva, TrackWise, or ERP integrations is a plus.

Education:

• BA (or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science or Business Administration preferred
• Windchill User (aka Fundamentals) a plus
• Windchill User Manufacturing BOM Specialist Certification a plus
• Windchill CAD Integration Specialist Certification a plus
• Windchill Code and Configuration Certification a plus
• Windchill: Rest Services Certification a plus
• PMP or equivalent certification a plus.

As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team. To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.