Windchill PLM Consultant

Position : Windchill PLM Consultant

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)

Role Descriptions: We are seeking a Senior Windchill Developer to join a large-scale, enterprise PLM transformation initiative in the medical technology domain. This role will play a key part in designing, configuring, and extending PTC Windchill capabilities as part of a modern, fit-to-standard NextGen PLM landscape. The position requires strong hands-on Windchill development skills combined with experience working in regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead hands-on development, configuration, and extension of PTC Windchill solutions across core PLM capabilities.

Design and implement Windchill customizations using Java, JSP, REST APIs, and Windchill configuration frameworks while minimizing custom code.

Collaborate with solution architects, functional leads, and business analysts to translate requirements into scalable technical designs.

Implementation of core PLM modules including Item, BOM, Document, Change, and UDI-related capabilities.

Develop and support integrations between Windchill and enterprise systems such as ERP, CAD (MCAD/ECAD), and downstream consuming platforms.

Ensure solution alignment with regulated product development processes, data integrity, and security controls.

Perform code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and support performance tuning.

Mentor junior developers and contribute to development standards, best practices, and technical documentation.

Required Technical Skills

PTC Windchill Core

Strong hands-on experience with PTC Windchill development and configuration.

Deep understanding of Windchill data model, lifecycle management, workflows, and access control.

Experience with:

o Item / Part Management and EBOM

o Document Management (including CAD and non-CAD)

o Change Management (Change Notice, Change Request, Problem Report)

o Part taxonomy, attributes, classification, and search

Windchill Modules & Capabilities

Experience working with one or more of the following:

o Change Management and Configuration Management

o Document Management and eSignature enablement

o Product Structure and BOM Management

o Access Control, IP protection, and data security

o Supplier collaboration and controlled data sharing

o UDI data management and traceability enablement

Development & Integration Skills

Proficiency in Java, JSP, JavaScript, and Windchill APIs.

Experience with Windchill REST services and OSLC-based integrations.

Hands-on experience integrating Windchill with:

o ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle or SAP)

o MCAD tools (Creo preferred; other MCAD/ECAD a plus)

Experience with source code management and DevOps practices.

Domain & Compliance Experience

Prior experience in medical technology, life sciences, or other regulated product development environments.

Understanding of regulated product development concepts such as:

o UDI requirements and product traceability

o Design History File (DHF)

o Audit readiness and data governance

Good-to-Have Skills

Experience with:

o Product Configuration or Variant Management

o Manufacturing BOM (MBOM) or Software BOM concepts

o Advanced Windchill modules related to quality or regulatory processes

Exposure to cloud-hosted or hybrid Windchill deployments.

Qualifications

6 10+ years of experience with PTC Windchill, including enterprise-scale implementations.

Proven ability to work in large, cross-functional, global delivery teams.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a modern PLM platform implementation within a complex, regulated product development environment, emphasizing standardization, scalability, and long-term sustainability.