PLM Digital Thread Lead

Position Location

This role is remote, ideally based near Denver, Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, Raleigh, or Chicago.

As the PLM Digital Thread Lead, you will define and drive Siemens’ end‑to‑end digital thread strategy for AI Factory and next‑generation data center programs. You will ensure that engineering, simulation, manufacturing, and operational data connect across the full lifecycle—from design through commissioning, operations, and service.

• Lead the definition and implementation of the AI Factory digital threads across design, build, commission, operate, and service phases.
• Establish Teamcenter and PLM as the system of record for configuration, requirements, product structure, asset data, lifecycle status, change management, and traceability.
• Define how mechanical, electrical, controls, simulation, BIM, automation, and operational data connect into a cohesive end‑to‑end digital twin.
• Develop reference processes for requirements management, system architecture, engineering collaboration, configuration control, release management, and change impact analysis.
• Align PLM workflows with AI Factory engineering disciplines including power, cooling, controls, automation, compute infrastructure, commissioning, and operations.
• Enable reuse of reference designs, component libraries, engineering templates, simulation models, and validated configurations across Siemens teams and customer programs.
• Partner with product teams to identify gaps in PLM, simulation, visualization, automation, and data management capabilities required for AI Factory delivery.
• Support integration across Siemens digital portfolio tools including Teamcenter, NX, Simcenter, Opcenter, Desigo, Digital Twin Composer, Digital Reality Viewer, and partner systems.
• Define data governance, access control, versioning, and handover requirements to support lifecycle management.
• Translate digital thread concepts into practical customer‑facing workflows and scalable delivery models.

• Digital Thread & PLM Architecture:
  Defines and integrates end‑to‑end digital thread strategies across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
• Systems Integration Thinking:
  Connects multi‑disciplinary data into unified digital twin frameworks.
• Business Acumen:
  Aligns digital thread capabilities with scalable business outcomes.
• Data Governance & Lifecycle Management:
  Establishes standards for traceability, versioning, and lifecycle data integrity.
• Collaboration & Influence:
  Works across global, multi‑disciplinary teams to align stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Eight or more years of experience in PLM, digital thread, or engineering data management environments.
• Experience with PLM platforms such as Teamcenter or equivalent.
• Understanding of engineering workflows and product lifecycle processes.
• Ability to work across global teams and travel as required.

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with Siemens digital portfolio tools (Teamcenter, NX, Simcenter, Opcenter).
• Experience implementing digital thread or digital twin strategies.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks or MBSE principles.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:

The pay range for this position is $180,900 - $225,000 annually with a target incentive of 15% annually. Actual offer may vary depending on location and experience.

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