Senior Windchill (PTC) Consultant
IBU Consulting Pvt Ltd
- India
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead end-to-end Windchill implementations/enhancements: discovery, design, build, test, cutover, and hyper care.
- Own solution design for Windchill PDMLink and working knowledge of adjacent modules (e.g., ProjectLink, PartsLink, SuMA), including data model and lifecycle/process design.
- Perform hands-on customization (server-side extensions, UI/config where applicable), troubleshoot complex production issues, and drive root-cause fixes.
- Design and deliver integrations between Windchill and SAP S/4 (materials/BOM, change, document sync patterns) and other enterprise systems.
- Build and consume REST APIs for PLM interoperability; define integration contracts, error handling, monitoring, and performance approach.
- Support CAD/ECAD integrations as needed (e.g., SolidWorks WGM, Cadence XPLM), including metadata mapping and release processes.
- Enable quality and compliance processes within PLM (e.g., QMS alignment, traceability, audit readiness as applicable).
- Implement/operate ThingWorx components where in scope (ThingWorx Navigate / Foundation) for PLM visualization and user experience.
- Establish DevOps practices: environments, packaging, release management, and automated build/deploy pipelines.
- Collaborate effectively with PTC Technical Support (TS) and vendors; manage escalations and patch/upgrade recommendations.
- Produce high-quality documentation: solution designs, config specs, test evidence, runbooks, and knowledge transfer.
- 5 8+ years Windchill experience with strong PDMLink functional + technical depth.
- Demonstrated Windchill customization experience (not configuration-only), including troubleshooting/debugging production issues.
- Experience with at least some of: ProjectLink, PartsLink, SuMA (implemented or supported in real projects).
- Proven integration experience, including Windchill SAP S/4 and/or enterprise middleware patterns.
- Strong working knowledge of REST APIs, integration design (auth, retries, idempotency, logging), and data synchronization patterns.
- Experience supporting PLM processes: Part/BOM, Document, Change (ECR/ECO), lifecycle/workflows, access control.
- Strong communication skills: can lead technical discussions, translate requirements, and drive decisions with stakeholders.
- ThingWorx Navigate and/or ThingWorx Foundation experience in PLM contexts.
- CAD/ECAD integrations: SolidWorks WGM, Cadence XPLM.
- Exposure to QMS processes managed/linked through PLM.
- Windchill upgrades, performance tuning, security hardening, and environment strategy.
- CI/CD experience for PLM customizations and deployment automation.
- Ownership mindset; can operate as a module lead and mentor junior team members.
- Structured problem solving; strong incident and defect triage discipline.
- Comfortable working in global teams and coordinating with client IT, business, and vendor support.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.