Systems Engineer

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We are searching for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Tools Team, within the Engineering Services Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

The PLM and CAD Tools Team works in collaboration with the ARL Research Offices to support managing research and engineering data via Siemens Teamcenter and a suite of engineering design tools.

You will:

• Design, administer, configure, and maintain Siemens Teamcenter PLM environments; including coordinating, recommending, evaluating, installation, patching, upgrades, documentation, and desktop deployment
• Plan, design, and implement custom workflows, user roles, and access permissions
• Assist with the integration of Teamcenter with MCAD/ECAD tools and other enterprise applications (e.g., NX, Solid Works, Altium, CADENAS PART Solutions)
• Solve interoperability and other advanced issues via helpdesk systems
• Analyze and translate business process requirements into technical solutions
• Generate custom reports and system documentation
• Facilitate and participate in application testing, rollout activities, and user training sessions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality and user experience
• Lead meetings and design reviews
• Maintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security
• May supervise staff

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Proficiency with Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, and SELinux system administration
• Programming skills in multiple languages
• Familiarity with VMWare and virtual machine management
• Knowledge of Oracle databases and application servers (e.g., Apache Tomcat)
• Detail orientation related to project deliverables and team tracking
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or other similar PLM in a production environment; including workflow development, patching, and upgrades
• Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution
• Experience in collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture
• Ability to clearly convey technical details, including detailed processes

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, Mechanical Engineering)
• Experience with PLM systems implementation, particularly Siemens Teamcenter
• Enterprise software integration and support (COTS tools)
• Microsoft Office Product Suite – Excel, Word, Power point, Project, Visio
• Prior supervisory and/or leadership experience
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.