PLM Integration Engineer

Responsibilities

• Execute PLM setup and governance tasks for Ford Energy BESS programs, supporting the configuration, workflow design, and maintenance of systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, SAP PLM, 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE, or similar platforms.
• Define lifecycle states, access roles, release paths, and data structures to ensure stable, controlled product development and deployment.
• Drive PLM configuration management and standard work, ensuring consistent usage across engineering and manufacturing functions.
• Define and maintain process health metrics, workflow reporting, and governance routines to support scalable PLM operations.
• Define and maintain EBOM, MBOM, CAD data, part metadata, specifications, and revision control within PLM.
• Ensure accurate configuration management across product variants, effectivities, manufacturing sites, and field‑deployed systems.
• Support traceability of engineering data throughout the product lifecycle, including as‑designed, as‑built, and as‑maintained states.
• Support linkage of visualization assets, assembly instructions, controlled documentation, and product structures.
• Manage product records to support deployed systems, retrofits, and service activity.
• Support and administer engineering change processes within PLM systems.
• Ensure proper review, approval, and implementation of engineering changes from request through release.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in PLM engineering, product data management, configuration management, or related engineering operations.
• Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter, SAP PLM, 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE, Windchill, or similar platforms.
• Proven experience in design and release of hardware components in automotive or non-automotive applications.
• Strong understanding of PLM concepts: BOM structures, lifecycle states, configuration management, effectivity, and engineering change processes.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or engineering environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage technical and executive audiences.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field is a plus.
• Utility‑scale BESS deployment, commissioning, or field support experience is a plus.
• Experience with test labs, independent engineering firms, and certification organizations is a plus.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and practices relevant to energy storage is a plus.
• Background in automotive hardware, battery systems, inverter systems, or industrial automation is a plus.
• Basic data management or scripting skills such as SQL or Python is a plus.
• Experience with configuration reporting, KPI tracking, or process health dashboards is a plus.