Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $40 billion and approximately 130,000 employees globally. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to market and increase laboratory productivity.
Roles & Responsibilities:
As the Senior SOLIDWORKS PDM Administrator, you will serve as the primary technical expert responsible for the administration, optimization, and strategic evolution of the SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional environment. You will partner with Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams to ensure efficient engineering data management and seamless integration with enterprise systems.
PDM Administration & System Management
Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional.
Configure, maintain, and optimize PDM vaults, workflows, lifecycle states, data cards, variables, templates, serial numbers, dispatch scripts, and automation.
Administer user accounts, security groups, permissions, and role-based access.
Maintain vault performance, system reliability, backup and disaster recovery strategies, and overall system health.
Monitor system utilization and recommend performance improvements.
Engineering Data Governance
Establish and maintain engineering data governance policies, standards, and best practices.
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Define and enforce CAD standards, naming conventions, metadata standards, and document control procedures.
Protect company intellectual property through appropriate security and access controls.
Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and applicable regulatory requirements.
System Architecture & Integration
Lead architecture planning and continuous improvement of the SOLIDWORKS PDM environment.
Design, develop, and maintain integrations with enterprise systems including:
SAP or Oracle ERP
Agile PLM / Oracle Cloud PLM
Active Directory
Microsoft SQL Server
Windows Server
AWS infrastructure (where applicable)
Coordinate server migrations, software upgrades, SQL maintenance, and infrastructure enhancements with IT teams.
Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to the long-term PDM/PLM roadmap.
Process Improvement & Automation
- Develop and standardize workflows supporting:
New Product Development (NPD)
Engineering Change Orders (ECO)
Document Release
Manufacturing
Supplier Collaboration
Drive automation initiatives to eliminate manual processes.
Identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity, operational efficiency, and data quality.
Technical Leadership & Support
Serve as the highest level of technical escalation for PDM-related issues.
Diagnose and resolve complex application, infrastructure, database, and workflow issues.
Collaborate with SOLIDWORKS VARs, software vendors, consultants, and IT support teams.
Review Statements of Work (SOWs) for software implementations and upgrade projects.
Lead system upgrades, migrations, validation testing, and enhancement initiatives.
Develop user guides, training materials, and best-practice documentation.
Deliver administrator and end-user training.
Mentor engineers and designers on PDM utilization, CAD standards, and engineering documentation practices.
Provide Level 2 and Level 3 technical support.
Lead PDM-related projects from planning through implementation.
Manage software licensing, maintenance agreements, and vendor relationships.
Participate in budgeting, software evaluations, and capital planning activities.
Required Skills & Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, or a related field. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
Minimum 8 years of experience administering SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional (Enterprise PDM).
10+ years of experience supporting CAD systems within a manufacturing or product development environment.
Proven experience leading enterprise engineering system implementations, upgrades, and migrations.
Experience supporting global engineering organizations is preferred.
Technical Expertise
Strong expertise in:
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional
- SOLIDWORKS CAD
Microsoft SQL Server
Windows Server Administration
Active Directory
Engineering Change Management
Workflow Design and Configuration
Data Cards and Dispatch Scripts
Archive and Database Server Administration
Backup and Disaster Recovery
Software Deployment
License Administration
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
SAP or Oracle ERP
Agile PLM or Oracle Cloud PLM
Windchill
Teamcenter
Autodesk Vault
- AWS
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Teams
API development and system integrations
Professional Skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional global teams.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical and process-related issues.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a distributed team environment.
Strong facilitation, mentoring, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
Location and Work Environment:
We are hiring in Bangalore India. Thermo Fisher enjoys a relatively casual work environment, with open areas that foster collaboration. Like most places, we get very busy at times, but we value a healthy work/life balance.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 130,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Apply today http://jobs.thermofisher.com .
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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