Role: Windchill Developer
Location: Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)
Duration: Long Term Contract
Role Descriptions:
We are seeking a Senior Windchill Developer to join a large-scale, enterprise PLM transformation initiative in the medical technology domain. This role will play a key part in designing, configuring, and extending PTC Windchill capabilities as part of a modern, fit-to-standard NextGen PLM landscape. The position requires strong hands-on Windchill development skills combined with experience working in regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead hands-on development, configuration, and extension of PTC Windchill solutions across core PLM capabilities.
· Design Benchinfo and implement Windchill customizations using Java, JSP, REST APIs, and Windchill configuration frameworks while minimizing custom code.
· Collaborate with solution architects, functional leads, and business analysts to translate requirements into scalable technical designs.
· Implementation of core PLM modules including Item, BOM, Document, Change, and UDI-related capabilities.
· Develop and support integrations between Windchill and enterprise systems such as ERP, CAD (MCAD/ECAD), and downstream consuming platforms.
· Ensure solution alignment with regulated product development processes, data integrity, and security controls.
· Perform code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and support performance tuning.
· Mentor junior developers and contribute to development standards, best practices, and technical documentation.
Required Technical Skills
PTC Windchill Core
· Strong hands-on experience with PTC Windchill development and configuration.
· Deep understanding of Windchill data model, lifecycle management, workflows, and access control.
Experience with:
o Item / Part Management and EBOM
o Document Management (including CAD and non-CAD)
o Change Management (Change Notice, Change Request, Problem Report)
o Part taxonomy, attributes, classification, and search
Windchill Modules & Capabilities
· Experience working with one or more of the following:
o Change Management and Configuration Management
o Document Management and eSignature enablement
o Product Structure and BOM Management
o Access Control, IP protection, and data security
o Supplier collaboration and controlled data sharing
o UDI data management and traceability enablement
Development & Integration Skills
· Proficiency in Java, JSP, JavaScript, and Windchill APIs.
· Experience with Windchill REST services and OSLC-based integrations.
Hands-on experience integrating Windchill with:
o ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle or SAP)
o MCAD tools (Creo preferred; other MCAD/ECAD a plus)
Experience with source code management and DevOps practices.