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Job Title: Senior Windchill Developer (PLM)
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Duration: 12 Months
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Windchill Developer to support a large-scale PLM transformation initiative in the medical technology domain. This role involves hands-on development, configuration, and integration of PTC Windchill, with a strong focus on scalable, compliant, and fit-to-standard PLM solutions within regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities:
<>Windchill Development & Configuration- Lead hands-on development and configuration of PTC Windchill solutions
- Design and implement customizations using:
- Java, JSP, JavaScript, REST APIs
- Extend Windchill capabilities while minimizing custom code
<>PLM Functional Implementation
- Implement and support core PLM modules:
- Item / Part Management (EBOM)
- Document Management (CAD & non-CAD)
- Change Management (CR, CN, PR)
- UDI-related capabilities
- Manage part taxonomy, classification, attributes, and search
<>Integration & Architecture
- Integrate Windchill with enterprise systems:
- ERP (SAP / Oracle)
- CAD tools (Creo, MCAD/ECAD)
- Develop integrations using:
- Windchill REST services & OSLC frameworks
<>Quality, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with regulated product development standards
- Support:
- UDI requirements & product traceability
- Design History File (DHF)
- Audit readiness & data governance
- Maintain data integrity, security, and access control
<>Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with architects, functional teams, and business stakeholders
- Perform code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
- Mentor junior developers and enforce best practices and standards
- Contribute to technical documentation and governance frameworks
Required Skills & Experience:
- 6–10 years of experience with PTC Windchill
- Strong hands-on expertise in:
- Windchill data model, lifecycle, workflows, and access control
- Experience with:
- Item / BOM Management (EBOM)
- Document & Change Management
- Classification and search frameworks
- Strong programming skills in:
- Java, JSP, JavaScript
- Experience with:
- Windchill APIs & REST services
- ERP and CAD integrations
- Experience in regulated environments (medical tech / life sciences preferred)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with:
- Product Configuration / Variant Management
- MBOM / Software BOM concepts
- Advanced Windchill modules (quality/regulatory)
- Exposure to cloud or hybrid Windchill deployments
- Experience working in global, enterprise-scale teams
Technical Skills:
- PTC Windchill (Functional & Technical)
- Java / JSP / JavaScript
- REST APIs / OSLC Integration
- ERP (SAP / Oracle)
- CAD Tools (Creo / MCAD / ECAD)
Key Deliverables:
- Scalable and compliant PLM solutions using Windchill
- Seamless integration with enterprise systems
- High-quality customizations and configurations
- Strong alignment with regulatory and governance standards