PLM Design Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in India seeks a Windchill PLM specialist to lead CAD data management initiatives, extract data from legacy systems, and implement cleanup processes to ensure data accuracy and integrity. You will collaborate with Engineering and Design teams, plan migrations, map data, verify results, and train end users while upholding safety, quality, and governance standards.

The role requires 2–5 years in PLM, hands-on Creo and Windchill experience, and a strong eye for detail in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in PLM/CAD data management.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windchill PLM and PTC Creo.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Windchill PLM and CAD data management activities.
• Extract and collect product and CAD data from multiple design/legacy systems with stakeholders.
• Develop and implement data cleanup processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability in Windchill.
• Review CAD models/assemblies for completeness and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Design teams to support Windchill CAD management.
• Define data migration scope, timelines, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop and execute detailed migration plans including data mapping, transformation, validation, and post-migration verification.
• Coordinate with legacy system owners to extract required data while preserving data integrity.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve data quality issues (missing/incomplete data).
• Create documentation for CAD cleanup and migration, including reports and progress summaries.
• Provide training and ongoing support to end users on Windchill usage and data quality best practices.
• Contribute to improvements in PLM processes, standards, and automation.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, engineering standards, and data governance.

Skills

Windchill PLM

CAD data mgmt

PTC Creo

Data migration

Data cleanup

PLM concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Serve as a key contributor and subject‑matter expert for Windchill PLM and CAD data management activities.
• Extract and collect product and CAD data from multiple design and legacy systems in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve data cleanup processes and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data in Windchill.
• Review CAD models and assemblies to ensure they are complete, accurate, and compliant with company standards and engineering procedures.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Design teams to understand requirements and provide hands‑on support for Windchill CAD management.
• Partner with stakeholders to define data migration scope, requirements, timelines, and success criteria.
• Develop and execute detailed migration plans, including data mapping, transformation, validation, and post‑migration verification.
• Work with legacy system owners to extract required data while ensuring data integrity throughout the migration process.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve data quality issues such as missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information.
• Create and maintain documentation related to CAD cleanup and migration activities, including reports, progress summaries, and process improvement recommendations.
• Provide training, onboarding, and ongoing support to end users on Windchill usage and data quality best practices.
• Actively contribute to improving PLM processes, standards, and automation opportunities.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable internal procedures, engineering standards, and data governance guidelines.
• Live the organization’s core values of safety, integrity, and accountability, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with PTC Creo and Windchill PLM.
• Solid understanding of PLM/PDM concepts and Windchill system architecture.
• Proven experience in Windchill data migration and CAD data cleanup projects.
• Experience with data mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliation techniques.
• Good knowledge of Windchill PLM configuration and customization.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language.