What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer � PLM Systems & Process Testing position at Culinovo?
Job Title: Quality Engineer PLM Systems & Process Testing
Location: San Ramon, CA (4 Days onsite)
Job Type: Long Term Contract
Any Visa. C2C or Corp to Corp Allowed. We are looking for candidates who are local or near San Ramon, CA.
Experience Required: 10 years
Job Description
We're seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and usability of our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. In this role, you'll validate user interfaces, integrations, customizations, and reports ensuring every feature functions seamlessly within the larger product development ecosystem.
We're looking for problem solvers not just problem documenters. You'll think critically, refine test cases on the fly, and help shape stronger processes and better outcomes. Working closely with product owners, developers, and business analysts, you'll ensure the PLM platform delivers measurable business value and supports full end-to-end lifecycle operations.
A deep understanding of product development and business workflows and how system functionality ties into real-world PLM processes will make you stand out.
Key Responsibilities 2. Integration Testing (PLM Process Alignment) 3. Customization and Configuration Testing 4. Reporting and Data Validation 5. Test Planning, Execution, and Continuous Improvement
Qualifications & Skills:
Location: San Ramon, CA (4 Days onsite)
Job Type: Long Term Contract
Any Visa. C2C or Corp to Corp Allowed. We are looking for candidates who are local or near San Ramon, CA.
Experience Required: 10 years
Job Description
We're seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and usability of our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. In this role, you'll validate user interfaces, integrations, customizations, and reports ensuring every feature functions seamlessly within the larger product development ecosystem.
We're looking for problem solvers not just problem documenters. You'll think critically, refine test cases on the fly, and help shape stronger processes and better outcomes. Working closely with product owners, developers, and business analysts, you'll ensure the PLM platform delivers measurable business value and supports full end-to-end lifecycle operations.
A deep understanding of product development and business workflows and how system functionality ties into real-world PLM processes will make you stand out.
Key Responsibilities 2. Integration Testing (PLM Process Alignment) 3. Customization and Configuration Testing 4. Reporting and Data Validation 5. Test Planning, Execution, and Continuous Improvement
- User Interface (UI) Testing
- Design, execute, and refine test cases for PLM system UI components to ensure accuracy, consistency, and superior user experience.
- Conduct usability, accessibility, and cross-browser/device testing.
- Collaborate with UI/UX configurators, product owners, and developers to resolve usability issues and align outcomes with user expectations.
- Test and validate integrations between PLM and enterprise platforms (ERP, Design Tools, Merchandising Tools, CRM, DAM, Reporting Tools, etc.).
- Ensure data, workflows, and automation align with the full PLM process supporting traceability from concept to release.
- Validate integration logic for change control, configuration management, and release workflows.
- Conduct API and middleware validation, regression testing, and troubleshooting.
- Test system customizations, business rules, workflows, and lifecycle configurations to confirm expected behavior.
- Verify new configurations integrate smoothly without disrupting baseline functionality.
- Provide feedback on scalability, maintainability, and long-term quality of system enhancements.
- Validate accuracy and performance of PLM-generated reports and dashboards.
- Cross-check data outputs with backend sources to ensure business logic consistency.
- Test access controls, data security, and performance of reporting features.
- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and requirements reviews to ensure complete test coverage.
- Execute manual and automated test cases, improving them dynamically based on insights.
- Identify root causes of defects and recommend both tactical fixes and strategic process improvements.
- Maintain detailed, actionable defect reports in Jira or similar tools.
- Contribute to QA maturity by advancing testing standards, automation coverage, and traceability practices.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3 years of experience in software testing or quality engineering (enterprise-scale systems preferred).
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and Agile/Scrum practices.
- Hands-on experience testing web applications, APIs, and integrated platforms.
- Proficiency in test automation frameworks and SQL/NoSQL data validation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with adaptability to improve test design during execution.
- Experience with PLM systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Centric PLM, Dassault ENOVIA, or Autodesk Fusion Lifecycle.
- Understanding of end-to-end PLM processes (change management, BOM management, quality management, sustainability, document control, etc.).
- Familiarity with enterprise integrations involving ERP, CAD, CRM, or MES systems.
- Knowledge of CI/CD practices and QA automation within DevOps environments.
- Background in engineering, manufacturing, or product development is a strong plus.