Senior Functional Analyst TeamcenterX

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position leads functional design, requirements analysis, codeless BMIDE configuration, workflow design, and user acceptance testing across all of the major PLM task areas such as part and BOM change management, document change management, and integration with CAD, ERP, MES, eQMS, and other IS/IT systems.

The Senior Functional Analyst partners closely with company stakeholders and serves as the principal functional counterpart to the Principal Developer - Teamcenter X, Teamcenter X administrators, infrastructure engineers, and Siemens or systems-integrator partners. The role champions process standardization, GxP and 21 CFR Part 11 alignment, and measurable business outcomes from MSD's PLM investment

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with company stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for product lifecycle, engineering change, document management, and bill-of-material processes.
• Translate business requirements into Teamcenter functional specifications, solution designs, and configuration approaches; lead fit-gap analysis between as-is and planned processes and Teamcenter X out-of-the-box capabilities.
• Configure Teamcenter using codeless BMIDE - business objects, item types, revision rules, LOVs, forms, deep-copy rules, GRM relationships, and access manager rules - in accordance with MSD's configuration management and validation requirements.
• Lead migration from Aras to Teamcenter X. Translate product development and change-control business requirements into configured, validated Teamcenter solutions within a regulated (21 CFR Part 11 / GxP) and ISO 27001-controlled environment.
• Design and configure Teamcenter X workflows, signoff routes, and EPM handlers for engineering change management (ECM), document approval, and product release processes, including integration touchpoints with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ERP.
• Author and maintain functional specifications, configuration specifications, traceability matrices, test protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), and user procedures consistent with 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and MSD's ISO 27001 controls.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT): build test plans and scripts, coordinate business testers, triage and prioritize defects, and confirm readiness for validation and production release.
• Support Active Workspace stylesheet, command, and view configuration; partner with the Teamcenter Developer team on declarative UI definitions and on translating business needs into client-side experience requirements.
• Provide tier-3 functional support for production Teamcenter incidents and service requests; perform root-cause analysis, drive permanent corrective actions, and identify continuous-improvement opportunities.
• Mentor junior analysts and end-user power-users; deliver training, office hours, and enablement content; serve as the functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) in cross-functional steering and governance forums.
• Contribute to PLM roadmap planning, release planning, and vendor management activities with Siemens and implementation partners; review and validate vendor deliverables against MSD's acceptance criteria.
• Represent the functional perspective in digital-thread initiatives connecting Teamcenter to downstream consumers (ERP, MES, quality, and analytics platforms), ensuring data integrity, traceability, and process alignment across the product lifecycle.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience as a Teamcenter functional analyst, business analyst, or PLM consultant supporting Siemens Teamcenter (Teamcenter Unified, Teamcenter 11/12/13/14 or later, or Teamcenter X).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience configuring Teamcenter using BMIDE (codeless), including item types, forms, LOVs, deep-copy rules, GRM relationships, access manager (AM) rules, organization, and project structures.
• Strong experience configuring Teamcenter workflows (Workflow Designer) and signoff processes for engineering change and document control; familiarity with Change Manager, Schedule Manager, and Classification.
• Experience leading UAT and validation cycles in a regulated environment (FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, ISO 9001, or comparable); familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ deliverables and traceability matrices.
• Experience in medical device, life sciences, aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing industries is strongly preferred.
• Experience with TCX product configurators, eBOM's, mBOMS, including recipe and process-based BOMs.
• Siemens Teamcenter certifications (BMIDE, Workflow, AWC) and recognized business analysis credentials (CBAP, PMI-PBA) are a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of Active Workspace (AWC) stylesheets, command configuration, and declarative UI from a functional configuration perspective.
• Working knowledge of PLM domain concepts: EBOM/MBOM management, engineering change (ECR/ECN/ECO), document control, CAD data management (NX, SolidWorks, or comparable integrations), and product structure.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter integrations to ERP (JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, SAP, or Oracle), MES, and middleware patterns (T4S, T4EA, REST/SOA services) from a requirements and design perspective.
• Prior exposure to JD Edwards EnterpriseOne integration touchpoints (item master, BOM, change order release) from a functional analysis perspective preferred.
• Excellent requirements elicitation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills; able to lead workshops with engineers, scientists, manufacturing operators, and quality professionals and produce decision-grade documentation.
• Strong analytical and process-modeling abilities; able to translate ambiguous business problems into structured functional designs and measurable solution outcomes.
• Disciplined approach to configuration management, versioning, and validation; understands the difference between configuration and customization and applies the right tool for the right requirement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical Teamcenter concepts for non-technical executive audiences and to author audit-ready documentation.
• A professional presence and strong interpersonal skills for interacting in a courteous, timely, and diplomatic manner with all levels of employees as well as other parties/stakeholders involved in the company.
• Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in the execution and completion of assigned accountabilities.
• Ability to provide day to day guidance/mentoring to others in a consistently supportive and collaborative approach.
• Continuous-learning mindset; tracks Siemens Teamcenter X release content, Active Workspace evolution, and emerging digital-thread and AI-assisted PLM capabilities relevant to MSD's roadmap.
• Strong critical thinking and sound judgment in handling ambiguous, cross-functional business problems with competing priorities and regulatory constraints.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and drive consensus on functional designs, process changes, and PLM adoption across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Working understanding of digital-thread concepts connecting PLM to ERP, MES, MOM, quality, and analytics platforms; able to reason about end-to-end information flow and data integrity across the product lifecycle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office and facilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is performed in a traditional office environment, or a hybrid model.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $101,400.00 to $154,650.00. This salary range represents a general guideline as MSD considers other factors when presenting an offer of employment, such as scope and responsibilities of the position, external market factors, and the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary. These annual bonuses are intended to recognize individual performance and enable employees to benefit from the Company's overall success.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits. We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

MSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, pregnancy, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. For our full EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit here. Meso Scale Diagnostics uses E-Verify to validate the work eligibility of candidates.