Product Lifecycle Management Specialist

About the role

The PLM and CAD Tools Team within the Engineering Services Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, configure, and maintain Siemens Teamcenter PLM environments;
• Cook up, plan, and implement custom workflows, user roles, and access permissions;
• Help integrate Teamcenter with MCAD/ECAD tools and other enterprise applications (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Altium, CADENAS PARTSolutions);
• Solve interoperability and other tricky issues via helpdesk systems;
• Analyze and convert business process requirements into technical solutions;
• Generate custom reports and system documentation;
• Facilitate and participate in application testing, rollout activities, and user training sessions;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality and user experience;
• Lead meetings and design reviews;
• Maintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security;
• May supervise staff.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, and SELinux system administration;
• Programming skills in multiple languages;
• Familiarity with VMWare and virtual machine management;
• Knowledge of Oracle databases and application servers (e.g., Apache Tomcat);
• Detail orientation related to project deliverables and team tracking;
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or other similar PLM in a production environment; including workflow development, patching, and upgrades;
• Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution;
• Experience in collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture;
• Ability to clearly convey technical details, including detailed processes.

Preferred skills/experience areas

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, Mechanical Engineering)
• Experience with PLM systems implementation, particularly Siemens Teamcenter
• Enterprise software integration and support (COTS tools)
• Microsoft Office Product Suite – Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Project, Visio
• Prior supervisory and/or leadership experience

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $121,704.00 - $231,000.00.

Schedule

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA, but options may exist for a hybrid work from office/ work from home scenario dependent upon research requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• A generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

Contact

Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.