Sr. Systems Analyst - PLM

Title: Sr. Systems Analyst - PLM

Location: Remote

Terms: Contract

Job Description

The Systems Analyst for PLM designs, develops, and launches efficient PLM system configurations and integrations to various down-stream systems and content authoring tools used in product development and manufacture. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve systems issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems
• Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems
• Works with AMS to ensure performance, security and compatibility of PLM systems and integrated authoring tools
• Updates job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment;
• Actively participate on teams representing inter/intra IT organizations.
• Conducts research on hardware and software products to support recommendations and purchasing efforts.
• Create system design proposals, functional specifications, and test protocols for intended use (unit testing) including integrations and data migrations.
• Documents solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
• Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions.
• Works with IT peers to support PLM integrations including but not limited to: Master Data, CAD, Distribution Systems, ERP's, Manufacturing Applications
• Proactively enforces worldwide and local security policies to ensure IT information assets are protected.
• Supports PLM Operations with knowledge of Windchill vaulting, publishing, database, integrations, performance management and all System Administration Utilities

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work both independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and deliver results based on project deadlines.
• Data Science and/or Statistics
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills with demonstrated business savvy to interact with management, users, contract resources, vendors, and other IT teams.
• Experience in the configuration, validation, and deployment of scalable, Windchill environments in a Product development and Manufacturing organization.
• Experience with PTC Navigate Applications, (webservices, Info*Engine)
• Experience with Windchill Bulk Migrator (WBM), Load from File and various forms of data migration and load
• Experience with PTC Enterprise System Integration (ESI) and/or designing integrations to SAP, JDE or other ERP and down-stream systems.
• Experience with SQL Server preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with and communicate to a diverse user base with varied skill set.
• Strong foundational knowledge of general IT areas (Servers, OS, Database, Networking, etc.)
• Strong Knowledge of PTC Windchill (Coding using Windchill APIs/Tasks, Business & System Administration, Workflow Design, Report Writer, Context Development, CMII)
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Equivalent skill and experience with at least 5 years Engineering or IT-related professional experience.
• Medical Device Industry experience preferred.
• PTC Thingworx Application and Mash-up Development
• Technical IT certifications preferred