Experience: 6–10 Years
Function: GP - Engineering PLM
Role OverviewJohnson Controls is seeking a Senior CAD–PLM Expert to support and enhance the enterprise CAD ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration with Windchill PLM and alignment with engineering standards. The role focuses on CAD integration, governance, and roadmap execution, while enabling CAD publishing and visualization capabilities. It combines hands-on technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic planning to drive engineering efficiency and digital transformation. Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD) in a PLM environment (PTC Windchill) is required.
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Key ResponsibilitiesMCAD Tool LeadershipProvide strong functional and hands-on expertise across MCAD tools including Creo Parametric, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Additional benefits if you know ECAD tools like Mentor Graphics, and Altium Designer.
Act as a technical point of contact for complex CAD-related issues and integrations.
Support standardization and best practices across engineering teams.
Contribute to MBD standards, templates, and best practices within the organization.
Working experience on MBD/PMI
CAD–PLM IntegrationSupport and govern CAD–PLM integrations with Windchill, including Creo–Windchill and other MCAD tools windchill integration
Support workspace usage, version control, and lifecycle alignment.
Collaborate with PLM and IT teams to ensure stable and supportable integrations.
Assist with impact assessment and coordination during CAD or PLM upgrades.
Design, develop, and maintain CAD/CAE customizations and automation solutions, primarily using Creo.
Support CAD data migration, conversion, and interoperability across systems.
CAD Design / Automation (Creo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Creo customization using Pro/Toolkit
Integration with PLM systems and CAE tools
Working knowledge and hands-on experience with Creo Visualization and Publishing.
Support Creo View publishing processes and CAD viewable generation.
Perform basic troubleshooting of publishing related issues.
Contribute to defining and following visualization and publishing standards.
Enterprise CAD Roadmap DefinitionContribute to defining the enterprise CAD roadmap.
Support tool usage and standardization strategy.
Ensure alignment of CAD versions with Windchill releases.
Evaluate enhancements and provide recommendations aligned to engineering needs.
Governance, Standards & Best PracticesHelp establish and maintain standards for CAD modeling, drafting, integrations, naming conventions, and templates.
Identify recurring CAD and integration issues and recommend preventive measures.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce avoidable support tickets.
Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Mechanical Engineering teams, PLM operations, and IT teams.
Engage with tool vendors and implementation partners when required.
Participate in technical reviews and roadmap discussions.
Troubleshoot application issues (software/hardware/network-related) and drive root cause analysis.
Ensure compliance with global IT standards, processes, and policies.
Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to drive improvements and innovation.
Support CAD data migration, conversion, and interoperability across systems.
6–10 years of experience in enterprise CAD and PLM environments.
Strong hands-on experience with Creo Parametric and one or more MCAD tools.
Experience working with Windchill PLM integrations.
Ability to contribute to tools and integration strategies.
Good to HaveFamiliarity with Windchill+ or SaaS-based PLM environments.
Exposure to ECAD tools (Mentor Graphics, Altium, or AutoCAD Electrical)
Why This Role at JCIContribute to shaping JCI’s enterprise CAD and PLM landscape.
Support engineering productivity through stable integrations and standards.
Participate in strategic roadmap planning for CAD and engineering systems.
Work at the intersection of Engineering, PLM, and IT.
Skills Required
- 6-10 years experience in enterprise CAD and PLM environments
- Hands-on experience with Creo Parametric
- Hands-on experience with one or more MCAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
- Experience with Windchill PLM integrations
- Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD/PMI) in a PLM environment
- Creo customization using Pro/Toolkit
- Experience with Creo View/visualization and publishing processes
- Ability to design, develop, and maintain CAD/CAE customizations and automation (primarily Creo)
- Familiarity with Windchill+ or SaaS-based PLM environments
- Exposure to ECAD tools (Mentor Graphics, Altium Designer, AutoCAD Electrical)
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
