R&D ETP Engineer

Reporting to:
R&D Department/Local Unit Lead
PLM Business Analyst & Solution Designer (Engineering Applications)
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis & Requirements Management
● Analyze engineering and product development processes.
● Elicit, structure, and document business and system requirements.
● Facilitate workshops and alignment meetings with stakeholders.
● Perform business value and system impact assessments.
● Maintain structured requirement and solution documentation.
Solution Design & Development
● Continuously improve engineering processes, data models, and workflows (BOM, Change, Configuration, Documents).
● Contribute to solution architecture in engineering applications with a focus on PLM and CAD, as well as end-to-end integration
● Define functional and technical concepts in cooperation with business, as well as internal and external IS/IT consultants.
● Review and validate system implementations.
User Enablement & Change Management
● Design training and onboarding concepts for local engineers.
● Improve usability and self-service capabilities.
● Support adoption of standardized engineering processes.
● Contribute to change and communication initiatives.
Architecture & Strategic Development
● Support target architecture and roadmap development.
● Contribute to harmonization of PLM, ERP, CAD, and ALM systems.
● Participate in technology evaluations and pilot projects.
● Identify automation and digitalization opportunities.
Qualifications
Education
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Professional Experience
● Minimum 5 years of experience in PLM environments (Teamcenter, Windchill, or comparable).
● Proven experience in business analysis, solution design, or system implementation.
● Experience working with engineering or manufacturing organizations.
● Experience in international and cross-functional project teams.
Technical & Methodological Skills
PLM & Engineering Systems
● Solid knowledge of PLM systems (preferably Windchill) and:
● BOM management
● Change and configuration management
● Document management
● Product lifecycle concepts
● Experience with CAD systems (preferably Creo & NX)
● Knowledge of Product Architecture Lifecycle Management and Modularization Concepts
● Knowledge of PLM–ERP integration.
Business Analysis & Design
● Requirements engineering and documentation.
● Process modeling and analysis.
● Test and validation methodologies (UAT, SIT).
Architecture & Integration (Preferred)
● Understanding of system landscapes and interfaces.
● Basic knowledge of APIs, middleware, or data integration.
● Knowledge of data governance concepts.
Soft Skills
● Strong analytical and structured working style.
● Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
● Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
● High level of ownership and accountability.
● Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
● Ability to work independently in distributed teams.
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience with PLM migration or harmonization programs.
● Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate).
● Experience with SAP (ECC / S/4HANA) integration.
● Agile / Scrum / PMP certification.
● Experience in regulated or complex manufacturing environments.