Sr. Systems Analyst

Sterling Kohler; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a Sr. Systems Analyst to serve as the global technical lead for CAD, PDM, and PLM platforms.

This role partners with Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, and IT to sustain and improve system capability, data integrity, and standards across programs. Senior responsibilities include leading Creo/CAD support, deploying templates, and coordinating a worldwide super-user community while aligning with governance and licensing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in engineering/CAD/related field
• At least two years CAD/PDM/PLM experience
• Experience with Creo or similar enterprise CAD platform
• Knowledge of product development processes and software deployment concepts
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support for CAD/PDM/PLM tools
• Configure, maintain, test, deploy CAD platforms and templates
• Develop system requirements, specs, automation, and reporting
• Plan release testing, upgrades, and user communications
• Mentor users and coordinate a global super-user community
• Govern engineering policies and data lifecycle processes
• Monitor licensing and performance to optimize investments
• Lead initiatives to improve productivity and data quality

Skills

Associate degree

CAD/PLM experience

Creo experience

Engineering data knowledge

Problem-solving/communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering/related field

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Creo

Windchill

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

Sr. Systems Analyst

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

The Senior Systems Analyst is a global technical lead forthe CAD, PDM, PLM, and related engineering platforms that support productdevelopment across Kohler Co. The role sustains and improves system capability,performance, integration, data integrity, standards, and global adoption whilepartnering with Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, and IT.

Specific Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and subject matter expert for Creo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Windchill, and related engineering applications.


• Configure, maintain, test, deploy, and continuously improve CAD and PDM/PLM platforms, integrations, user environments, standards, templates, and workflows.


• Develop system requirements, technical specifications, automation, scripts, reporting, and repeatable deployment and support processes.


• Plan and execute release testing, upgrades, rollouts, validation, documentation, and user communications.


• Provide advanced technical support and escalation leadership; troubleshoot complex issues and address root causes.


• Mentor users support complex modeling needs, lead training, and coordinate a global super-user community.


• Govern engineering-system policies, procedures, configuration practices, drawing standards, and lifecycle data processes.


• Monitor software licensing, utilization, performance, and service trends to identify investment and optimization opportunities.


• Lead improvement initiatives that increase productivity, strengthen data quality, reduce process variation, and improve user experience.


• Partner with Corporate IT, business teams, vendors, consultants, Purchasing, and Legal to deliver secure, reliable, and supportable solutions.


• Manage multiple projects and priorities, maintain clear documentation, and follow through on commitments and action items.


• Represent Kohler, as appropriate, in technical committees, vendor forums, conferences, and industry events.

Skills/Requirements

Required

• Associate degree in engineering, computer-aided design, information systems, computer science, or related discipline, or equivalent education and experience.


• At least two years of relevant experience supporting CAD, PDM, PLM, engineering applications, or product development systems.


• Demonstrated experience with Creo or another enterprise CAD platform, including advanced modeling or system support.


• Working knowledge of product development processes, engineering data, networked systems, and software deployment concepts.


• Strong technical problem-solving, documentation, communication, planning, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information systems, computer science, or related discipline.


• Enterprise experience with Creo and Windchill and working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX.


• Experience with scripting, automation, reporting, license management, integrations, system upgrades, global rollouts, or user training.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.The salary range for this position is $94,350 - $145,350. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.