Global Business Support Associate (PLM)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited in India is seeking a Global Business Support Associate – PLM to strengthen the HVPLM landscape across centers and factories. You will focus on PLM governance, data management, and user support, ensuring compliance with standards.

You will provide end-user support for Creo, Windchill, and AutoCAD, drive process improvements, and mentor colleagues in best practices. The role offers growth toward global PLM governance and collaboration with IT and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in CAD/CAM, Machine Design, or PLM-related disciplines.
• Strong hands-on experience with Creo and Windchill (PLM).
• Knowledge of international engineering standards (ISO, EN, DIN, ANSI, JIS, GB).

Responsibilities

• PLM Business Administration & Governance across HVPLM landscape.
• End-user support for Creo, AutoCAD and Windchill; troubleshoot CAD/PLM issues.
• Process validation and customization of PLM processes across HV businesses.
• Knowledge management, training, and enablement of end users.
• Materials & parts data governance and global standards alignment.

Skills

Global collaboration

End-user support

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in CAD/CAM / PLM

Tools

PTC Creo

PTC Windchill

ISO/EN/DIN/ANSI/JIS/GB standards

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

PowerApps

Azure DevOps

SAP

Granta MI

Job description

Location: Maneja, Gujarat, India Job ID: R0129261 Date Posted: 2026-06-16 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

The Global Business Support Associate – PLM will support and continuously improve the HVPLM landscape based on PTC Windchill across global High Voltage Technology Centers and factories. The role focuses on PLM business administration, product and materials master data management, user support, process standardization, and global collaboration. Over time, the role will assume broader responsibility for PLM governance, standard & vendor parts management, and materials data strategy.

How you’ll make an impact

• PLM Business Administration & Governance
• PLM business administration and access management
• User and user group management
• Support HVPLM strategy roadmap execution
• Coordination with global business administrators

• Application Support & Operations
• End-user support for Creo, AutoCAD, and Windchill
• Troubleshooting CAD/PLM-related issues
• Client application packaging
• Support legacy data migration and loading

• Process Improvement & Customization
• PLM process validation across HV businesses
• Customization development for new and existing PLM processes
• Standardization of local change management practices

• Knowledge, Training & Enablement
• End-user training for Creo and PLM
• Knowledge management and documentation
• Acting as subject matter expert and internal consultant

• Materials & Parts Data Management (Strategic Role)
• Global standard & vendor parts management
• Materials master data governance
• Portfolio control of standard/catalog parts
• Contribution to global central standards team

The role is expected to act as a subject matter expert on PLM and CAD tools, mentor colleagues by sharing best practices, and represent the HVPLM function in internal and external forums. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Qualifications and Experience

Your background Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in CAD/CAM, Machine Design, or PLM-related disciplines.

Must Have Skills

• Strong experience with PTC Creo
• Hands‑on experience with PTC Windchill (PLM)
• Understanding of international engineering standards (ISO, EN, DIN, ANSI, JIS, GB)

Good to Have Skills

• Model CHECK, TOOLKIT, Pro/PROGRAM
• AutoCAD (basic to intermediate)
• Microsoft 365 tools
• SharePoint, PowerApps
• Azure DevOps
• SAP or other ERP systems
• Granta MI (basic to intermediate)
• Experience in materials data management and global standards
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in a global environment
• Ability to work independently with high ownership and accountability
• Process-oriented mindset with continuous improvement focus
• Adaptability to agile and fast-evolving digital engineering environments

This role offers a clear growth path toward global PLM governance, process ownership, and enterprise-level materials and standards management. Regular interaction with global technology centres, factories, IT teams, and external vendors. Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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