PLM & Engineering Tools Implementation Specialist

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At Hitachi Energy Technology Center, we are driving the digital transformation of engineering and manufacturing by building a seamless connection between product design, product lifecycle management, and factory execution. Our global teams develop and support engineering solutions that improve data quality, standardization, automation, and operational efficiency across the entire product lifecycle.

As a PLM and Engineering Tools Implementation Specialist, you will play a key role in implementing, operating, and continuously improving our PLM ecosystem. Acting as the link between engineering, factories, and IT, you will help establish a robust digital thread from mechanical design through PLM to manufacturing execution. This role combines PLM implementation, engineering tools integration, mechanical engineering expertise, and engineering data management, offering an exciting opportunity to influence both digital transformation and factory automation initiatives across Hitachi Energy.

Role Purpose

Responsible for implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of PLM to support engineering tools and enable factory automation.

This role combines:

• PLM implementation support
• PLM operations & housekeeping
• Mechanical engineering domain expertise

The role ensures a robust digital thread from mechanical design → PLM → manufacturing execution.

PLM Implementation

• Contribute and/or lead tools implementation projects
• Support design tools and PLM integration
• Support data architecture and migration
• Ensure alignment with global strategies, policies, architecture, and standards

PLM Operations & Housekeeping

• Collaborate with PLM team
• Perform engineering data quality activities:
  • CAD/PLM consistency checks
  • Metadata completion and cleanup
• Resolve issues (check-in errors, workflows, data inconsistencies)
• Support CAD cleanup and harmonization initiatives

Mechanical Engineering & CAD Data Management

• Act as PLM expert for mechanical engineering domain
• Ensure correct CAD structures and CAD–PLM alignment
• Manage skeleton models, templates, and modular design patterns
• Optimize:
  • CAD-BOM consistency
  • Dependencies and model quality
• Support standard parts libraries and modular design

Engineering Tools & Integration

• Integrate Creo and other tools with Windchill
• Enable centralized data management and lifecycle traceability
• Support automation between engineering tools and PLM

Factory Automation Enablement

• Translate PLM data into manufacturing inputs:
  • Machine parameters, work instructions, test data
• Support integration with MES / factory systems
• Enable design-driven automation

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Define and enforce CAD/PLM standards
• Drive data quality, reuse, and standardization
• Optimize engineering change and release processes
• Identify automation opportunities

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Interface between engineering, factories, and IT
• Support users with training, documentation, and best practices

Education & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in:
  • PLM systems (Windchill preferred)
  • Engineering tools ecosystem / CAD (Creo preferred)
  • PLM implementation or digital transformation programs

Technical Skills

• Expertise in:
  • Windchill configuration and data model
  • CAD data management and integration
  • Engineering change workflows
• Experience with:
  • Data migration and system rollout
  • PLM housekeeping and data quality operations
  • System integration (APIs, middleware)
• Understanding of:
  • BOM and configuration management
  • Factory systems and digital thread concepts

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in complex global environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder alignment
• Continuous improvement and data-driven mindset

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. 

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.