PLM Application Engineer

We are seeking a PLM Platform Engineer with deep experience operating either PTC Windchill or Siemens Teamcenter (preferably both) in large enterprise environments. In this role you will own the technical operation of the PLM platform - installation, configuration, performance tuning, upgrades, integrations, and high availability - and partner with functional, engineering, and manufacturing teams to deliver a reliable, performant, and secure PLM ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bring strong PLM administration fundamentals, hands-on experience with PLM upgrades and migrations, and a measurement-driven approach to platform reliability. Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and operate Windchill or Teamcenter environments across development, test, and production.
• Lead PLM upgrades, patches, and platform migrations with minimal disruption.
• Manage PLM application servers, web servers, database connectivity, and method servers.
• Operate file vaults, replication services, and CAD data management subsystems.
• Implement and tune HA/DR strategies for PLM environments, applying disciplined engineering practices and partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure outcomes are durable, well-documented, and aligned with broader team and platform standards.
• Optimize PLM performance through query tuning, caching, indexing, and JVM tuning.
• Manage user provisioning, security configurations, and audit support, applying disciplined engineering practices and partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure outcomes are durable, well-documented, and aligned with broader team and platform standards.
• Operate PLM integration brokers and middleware connectors, applying disciplined engineering practices and partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure outcomes are durable, well-documented, and aligned with broader team and platform standards.
• Develop automation scripts using shell, Python, or Ansible to reduce operational toil.
• Monitor PLM health using native tooling and integrated observability platforms.
• Provide hands-on post-go-live and hypercare support, working closely with operations teams to triage incidents quickly, identify root causes, and drive durable fixes that improve long-term system stability.
• Maintain comprehensive, current technical documentation - including architecture diagrams, design decisions, configuration references, runbooks, and operational procedures - so that the system remains supportable, auditable, and easy to onboard new engineers onto over time.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers through code review, design review, pair programming, and structured knowledge sharing, helping the broader team grow in technical maturity and confidence over time.
• Drive continuous improvement of the PLM platform, applying disciplined engineering practices and partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure outcomes are durable, well-documented, and aligned with broader team and platform standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Five or more years of PLM platform administration experience.
• Hands-on experience with either PTC Windchill or Siemens Teamcenter in production.
• Strong experience with PLM upgrades and migrations.
• Working knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server database administration.
• Strong Linux/Unix administration skills.
• Experience operating HA/DR for PLM environments.
• Familiarity with PLM integration brokers and middleware.
• Scripting skills in shell, Python, or Ansible.
• Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating PLM on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI).
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code for PLM environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD patterns for PLM change management.
• PTC or Siemens PLM certifications.
• Experience with CAD integration patterns at scale.

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