Application Development & Support Specialist (Windchill)

Job description

Windchill Developer PTC Windchill PLM | 5–10 Years Experience | CAD/PLM Engineering Services

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy Windchill customizations including Form Processors, Custom Actions, Listeners, Validators, Filters, Table Builders, and Data Utilities. Configure and manage Workflows, Lifecycles, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Domain Policies, and Routing Rules. Implement and maintain Type & Attribute Management (TDT), OIRs, and Team Templates. Develop and support Change Management processes (ECR/ECO/CN/Change Activity).

Build and maintain integrations between Windchill and ERP systems (e.g., SAP), Salesforce, and other enterprise applications using REST APIs, Info*Engine tasks, and SOAP services. Perform Windchill upgrades (10.x / 11.x / 12.x / 13.x / Windchill+) including code refactoring, backward compatibility validation, and de-customization activities. Prepare and deploy CCD build packages following PTC best practices. Develop Query Builder and WRB reports as per business requirements.

Perform data migration activities using LoadFromFile and bulk migration tools. Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues with focus on performance tuning. Create and maintain technical documentation for development sprints. Collaborate with functional consultants, architects, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless solution delivery. Mentor and guide junior developers on Windchill customization and deployment standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience: 5–10 years of hands-on experience in PTC Windchill PDMLink (10.x / 11.x / 12.x or higher).

Core PLM Skills

Windchill Customization (API, OOTB, UI, Server-Side), Configuration, Integration, and Administration.

Programming

Strong proficiency in Java (Core Java, J2EE), SQL, REST APIs, JSON, and XML.

Windchill Components

Form Processors, Custom Actions, Listeners, Validators, Filters, Table Builders, Data Utilities, Business Rules, and Preferences.

Workflow & Lifecycle

Expertise in Workflow development, Lifecycle configuration, and Change Management processes.

Integration

Experience with ERP integrations (SAP preferred), Info*Engine tasks, REST/SOAP services, and PDM Link.

Build & Deployment

Proficiency with Apache, Tomcat, ANT/Maven, and CCD build packaging.

Databases

Working knowledge of Oracle or SQL Server.

Tools

Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar project management and version control tools.

Methodologies

Agile/Scrum development practices. Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills Experience with PTC Windchill+ (Cloud environment). Exposure to Windchill standardization and de-customization projects. Experience with CAD integrations (Creo, NX, SolidWorks). Knowledge of Microservices architecture. PTC Windchill Customization Certification or related PTC certifications. Experience with Windchill Publishing and automated background jobs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline. Master's degree (preferred but not mandatory).