Senior PLM Administrator

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Discretionary incentive bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Divergent is seeking an experienced Sr. / Lead Teamcenter Administrator to own day-to-day PLM operations across multiple systems.

You will manage installation, upgrades, configurations, and security, while ensuring seamless integration with NX CAD/CAM, ERP, and MES systems. You will lead design and manufacturing workflow configurations, ECO change management, and performance tuning, collaborating with engineering and IT to raise PLM adoption and reliability in a fast-moving manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience administering Siemens Teamcenter and NX.
• Experience with Teamcenter installation, upgrades, patching, and configuration in an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLM concepts, including product structures, workflows, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with Active Workspace configuration and customization.
• Experience with the BMIDE.
• Experience with the Teamcenter Deployment Center.
• Experience creating workflows and managing Teamcenter Change Management (ECOs).
• Experience with databases and application servers.
• Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Ansible, Power Shell, Python, SQL).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a service-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of supporting both technical and non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration, configuration, and support for Siemens Teamcenter on multiple systems.
• Lead upgrades, patches, and testing cycles across PLM environments.
• Manage user access, roles, and licenses, ensuring system security and compliance.
• Support and maintain integrations between Teamcenter and NX CAD/CAM, ERP, and MES systems.
• Configure and maintain workflows for design, change management (ECO), and manufacturing release.
• Troubleshoot user issues, resolve performance bottlenecks, and coordinate with Siemens and IT infrastructure teams.
• Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and PLM best practices.
• Partner with engineering, IT, and manufacturing stakeholders to continuously improve PLM adoption, usability, and scalability.

Skills

Teamcenter administration

NX CAD/CAM

Active Workspace

BMIDE

Teamcenter Deployment Center

Scripting/Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Teamcenter

NX

Active Workspace

Job description

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

Divergent is building the world’s most advanced manufacturing system—and PLM is a critical foundation of that effort. We are looking for an experienced Sr. / Lead Teamcenter Administrator who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex problems independently, and is motivated by continuous learning and innovation.

As part of our Enterprise Applications team, you will own the day-to-day operation, support, and optimization of our Siemens Teamcenter PLM ecosystem. This role ensures that engineering and manufacturing teams have a robust, reliable, and scalable platform to manage product data and workflows. You will be hands‑on with configuration, troubleshooting, user support, and upgrades, while partnering cross‑functionally to improve PLM processes and standards across the company.

The Role

• Provide administration, configuration, and support for Siemens Teamcenter (Rich Client & Active Workspace) on multiple systems
• Lead upgrades, patches, and testing cycles across PLM environments
• Manage user access, roles, and licenses, ensuring system security and compliance
• Support and maintain integrations between Teamcenter and NX CAD/CAM, ERP, and MES systems
• Configure and maintain workflows for design, change management (ECO), and manufacturing release
• Troubleshoot user issues, resolve performance bottlenecks, and coordinate with Siemens and IT infrastructure teams as needed
• Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and PLM best practices
• Partner with engineering, IT, and manufacturing stakeholders to continuously improve PLM adoption, usability, and scalability

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience administering Siemens Teamcenter and NX
• Hands‑on experience with Teamcenter installation, upgrades, patching, and configuration in an enterprise environment
• Strong knowledge of PLM concepts, including product structures, workflows, and lifecycle management
• Working knowledge of Active Workspace configuration and customization
• Experience with the BMIDE
• Experience with the Teamcenter Deployment Center
• Experience creating workflows and managing Teamcenter Change Management (ECOs)
• Experience with databases and application servers
• Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Ansible, Power Shell, Python, SQL)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with a service‑oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills, capable of supporting both technical and non‑technical users

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating PLM with CAD (NX preferred) and other enterprise systems
• Experience with data migrations, upgrades, and multi‑site Teamcenter environments
• Background in a manufacturing, hardware, or high‑growth technology company

Work Environment

• Hybrid or Remote

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05 - S06 as evaluated through our interview process.

• S05 / Sr Specialist: $110,160 - $180,977
• S06 / Lead Specialist: $127,260 - $209,070

Pay Range: $110,160 USD - $209,070 USD

What We Offer Our Regular, Full‑Time Employees

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world‑class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results‑based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year‑end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well‑being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company‑sponsored life insurance and short and long‑term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High‑Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high‑performing team within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

EEO Poster

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

E‑Verify: Right to Work

Our company participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I‑9). The information provided on the Form I‑9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.