Lead, Configuration & Release Engineer

Onto Innovation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid time off

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Onto Innovation seeks a seasoned PLM Administrator to own Windchill governance and act as the system of record for product lifecycle data, BOMs, and part libraries. You will lead data architecture, access controls, and cross-system synchronization to maintain a single source of truth globally.

You will drive end-to-end Windchill implementations, ECO/ECN processes, and reporting. Collaboration with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, and Quality is essential to ensure seamless NPI

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Configuration Management, PLM Administration, or Mechanical Design Support in a complex hardware environment.
• Advanced hands-on proficiency in Windchill Administration, workflow management, and report generation.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD focusing on large assemblies.
• Solid understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and PLM data objects (Phantoms, Subassemblies).

Responsibilities

• Own PLM administration and system governance as the primary Windchill administrator for product lifecycle data and part libraries.
• Oversee data architecture, lifecycles, and user access control across PLM, ERP, and CAD systems.
• Lead end-to-end Windchill implementations and drive program governance and executive reporting.
• Manage ECO/ECN processes, promotion workflows, and develop custom reports to track release cycles.
• Review engineering drawings for clarity, GD&T, and dimensional compliance prior to release.
• Support NPI builds by ensuring BOM/drawing readiness across cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on Make/Buy triggers and PLM-to-ERP integration.
• Develop CAD/PLM best practices and deliver training across global teams.
• Create dashboards in Excel and Power BI to visualize configuration health and bottlenecks.

Skills

Windchill Administration

PLM Governance

Cross-functional coordination

Data governance

Part/BOM management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• PLM Ownership & Administration System Governance: Act as the primary administrator for PDM and PLM (Windchill), serving as the system of record for the product lifecycle, engineering BOMs, and part libraries.
• Data Architecture: Oversee part number creation, lifecycle state governance, and user access control. Manage the functional application of Part Types, Phantoms, and Subassemblies.
• Integration Management: Synchronize data between PLM, ERP, and CAD systems to ensure a single source of truth for product data across the global organization.
• Digital Transformation: Lead end-to-end Windchill implementations and drive transformation initiatives, managing program governance, milestones, and executive reporting.
• Change Management & Design Integrity Promotion & Workflow: Own the engineering change process (ECO/ECN). Drive the Promotion Request process in Windchill and develop custom reports to track release cycles and system metrics.
• Technical Review: Review engineering drawings prior to release to validate clarity, dimensioning, and GD&T compliance (ASME Y14.5).
• NPI Support: Support NPI builds (EVT/DVT/PVT) by ensuring BOM and drawing readiness, collaborating cross-functionally with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Make/Buy Strategy: Collaborate with Supply Chain to manage Make/Buy attributes, ensuring the PLM-to-ERP integration correctly triggers procurement or production.
• Standards & Training Best Practices: Develop and maintain CAD/PLM best practice guides and conduct training sessions to ensure consistency across all global engineering teams.
• Data Analytics: Leverage Excel and Power BI to create dashboards that visualize configuration health and identify bottlenecks in the release process.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in Configuration Management, PLM Administration, or Mechanical Design Support within a complex hardware environment (semiconductor, robotics, or aerospace preferred).
• Technical Expert: Advanced hands-on proficiency in PTC Windchill (Administration, workflow management, and report generation).
• CAD & Standards: Proficiency in Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD with a focus on large assembly management.
• Solid understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and 2D drawing management.
• System Knowledge: Deep understanding of PLM data objects, including the logic of Phantoms, Subassemblies, and Make vs. Buy procurement triggers.
• Communication: Strong cross-functional skills; comfortable coordinating technical initiatives across multiple global subsystem teams.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

Why Join Onto Innovation?

At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools—all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Compensation & Growth

• Base Salary Range: $96,800.00 - $145,200.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.
• Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

Empowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:

Onto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. We evaluate applicants based on skills, experience, and potential - without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity of thought and background drives innovation and strengthens our team.

Important Note on Export Compliance

For certain positions requiring access to technical data, U.S. export licensing review may be necessary for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Company Overview

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain help our customers solve our most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Onto Innovation supports customers with a worldwide sales and service organization. Additional information can be found at http://www.ontoinnovation.com.