Windchill PDMLink Architect

Job Description

Title: Windchill PDMLink Architect

Location: Remote (USA)

Experience: 10+ years

Duration: 6 months (extendable)

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Windchill PDMLink Architect to lead solution design and customizations, managing upstream CAD integrations and downstream SAP/ERP integrations within an enterprise environment.

Required Skills

• 10+ years in Windchill PLM; minimum 3 years as Architect

• 7+ years in PDMLink configuration and customization (v11.x / v12)

• 5+ years defining independent architectures and driving projects

• Expertise in PDMLink — Lifecycle, OIR, ACLs, BOM, Change Management, CAD Data Management

• Hands-on experience with upstream CAD integrations — Creo, CATIA, or NX

• Experience with downstream SAP ERP 6.0 / SAP S/4HANA integration

• Proficient in Java, JSP, JavaScript, J2EE, XML, Info*Engine, Web Services

• Strong Oracle DB, SQL, and PL/SQL knowledge

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Windchill PDMLink solution architecture and implementation

• Translate business requirements into flexible, modular, and scalable technical solutions

• Identify gaps and define disposition plan — configuration, process workaround, or custom development

• Establish customization standards — Actions, Validators, Listeners, Workflows, ACLs, OIRs

• Act as SME across PLM process domains: Change Management, BOM, Product Structure, and Supplier Management

• Design and govern upstream CAD and downstream SAP/ERP integrations

• Review code, govern deployments, and manage multi-environment configuration via GIT

• Support QA, SIT, UAT, and go-live activities

• Mentor and guide the development team