Junior PLM Support Engineer

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

A great opportunity has become available for an experienced PLM Support Engineer to join our team. The Application Administrator (PLM) will be a team player, supporting the Engineering Environment Team and providing support to Hardware Engineering teams, managers and engineers managing their hardware designs in the PTC Windchill tools (known as Product Lifecycle Management – PLM). 
This is an entry level role that would suit a graduate or early career application administrator, or for someone looking for an opportunity to reskill into Windchill and Hardware Configuration Management (we are open to more flexible working hours for the right candidate).

OUR BENEFITS 

• Competitive remuneration + Super
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Personal & professional training development opportunities

As an Application Administrator (PLM), you are accountable for:

• Ensuring that our operational Windchill servers are supported as mission critical systems to support our hardware engineering teams.
• Play a key role in the evolution and improvement of our Windchill environment as part of the global Project LEWIS to deploy the next generation of engineering tools into Thales.
• Support our engineering teams to effectively use the Windchill tools across Thales Australia, both for new projects and existing projects.
• Supported by our Mechanical Engineering Coach, be willing to learn new techniques and practices with a Kaizen spirit of continuous improvement across Thales Australia.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE                                                         

To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

You have experience with Application Administration in an enterprise environment (Mechanical product line management tools highly regarded)

• Basic Systems administration skills across VMWare, Windows, Linux
• Linux and Windows operating systems systems administration
• Automation / DevSecOps to build, deploy and maintain operating systems and applications
• Networking (TCP/IP, firewalls, Web technology)
• Security tools and approaches
• Knowledge and experience in the Mechanical engineering discipline and tooling would be highly regarded.
• Bachelor of Information Technology Degree or equivalent.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

This role will involve dealing with design and manufacture of weapons and may require specific permits and licensing from state governments.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

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