PLM Application Engineer (Teamcenter)
Job Description
About Convatec Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com The Teamcenter Application Engineer provides dedicated in-house support and development for the Siemens Teamcenter PLM platform within a regulated medical device environment. This role combines hands-on technical expertise in debugging and issue resolution, software development (customization and integration), and the creation of compliant technical documentation. About Role Resolve L1/L2/L3 Teamcenter incidents and service requests within SLA. Investigate, diagnose, and resolve Teamcenter application defects, server errors, workflow failures, and data issues, applying structured root-cause analysis and providing permanent fixes with full traceability. Develop custom Teamcenter solutions using ITK APIs, BMIDE business modeller, Active Workspace client-side customization, Java or C++ extensions, and workflow handler development, all under a controlled GxP SDLC. Author and maintain controlled technical documents including System Design Specifications (SDS), Validation Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, SOPs, change control records, and user guides in compliance with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 11 document control requirements. Support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities – including installation qualification, operational qualification, and performance qualification – to keep Teamcenter in a validated state aligned with EU MDR 2017/745, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11. Manage day-to-day Teamcenter server administration: environment health monitoring, patch and upgrade planning, data model migrations. Participate in internal and external audits (FDA, Notified Body, ISO) as the Teamcenter SME, providing evidence of system validation, data integrity controls, and audit trail completeness. Manage change requests through the formal change control process, including impact assessments, regression testing, and updating validation documentation prior to deployment in the production environment. Deliver end-user training, create user guides and quick-reference materials, and provide ongoing helpdesk-level support to Teamcenter users across engineering, quality, and regulatory functions. About You Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on Teamcenter experience in a production environment, including application support, debugging, and development. Proficiency in Teamcenter core modules (BOM Management, Workflow, Classification, Change Management, Dispatcher) and Active Workspace; experience with Polarion. Hands-on development experience with Teamcenter ITK (C/C++ or Java), BMIDE data model configuration, workflow handler programming, and Active Workspace (AWC) client-side customization. Understanding of medical device regulatory requirements: FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (electronic records/signatures), ISO 13485 (QMS), EU MDR 2017/745, IEC 62304 (medical device software lifecycle), and ISO 14971 (risk management). Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to trace complex multi-tier Teamcenter issues across server logs, database queries, and client-side behavior. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear technical documentation and present solutions to non-technical stakeholders including QA, Regulatory Affairs, and senior management. Experience with Teamcenter deployment on on-premise or hybrid infrastructure (AWS, Azure) is a plus. Ability to deliver end-user training, create user guides and quick-reference materials, and provide ongoing helpdesk support in a regulated medical device environment. Education/ Qualifications Bachelor in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology. Equivalent professional experience in Teamcenter PLM will be considered. Siemens Teamcenter certification is highly desirable. ITIL 4, Prince2/PMP, or GMP/GDP training is a plus. Formal CSV or GAMP 5 training is advantageous. At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life. #LI-SA1 #LI-Hybrid Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent Convatec A formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official Convatec email address. If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at Convatec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at [email protected] . Equal opportunities Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. 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How to Stand Out
- Highlight concrete experience with Siemens Teamcenter (or other PLM) in your resume and cover letter: list modules you’ve configured, data migration projects you’ve led, and any custom workflow scripts you wrote—include metrics such as “reduced BOM approval time by 22%.”
- Build a short (5‑minute) demo video or screen‑recorded walkthrough showing a real‑world Teamcenter customization you completed (e.g., a custom Excel import macro, BOM validation rule, or user‑interface tweak). Host it on a private YouTube link and add the URL to your application to give interviewers a tangible proof of skill.
- Prepare to discuss how you’ve used Excel for large‑scale data cleansing, bulk uploads, and reporting within PLM environments. Bring a sample Excel workbook (with hidden formulas, pivot tables, and VBA macros) that you used to automate a data‑migration task, and be ready to explain each step.
- Research Convatec’s product portfolio (wound, ostomy, continence, infusion) and think of PLM challenges specific to regulated medical devices (e.g., traceability, change control). In the interview, propose a realistic improvement—such as a Teamcenter change‑request template that captures sterilization validation data—to demonstrate domain awareness.
- When the salary discussion arises, reference Convatec’s FY2024 revenue ($2 B) and FTSE 100 status, then cite market data for PLM engineers in India (e.g., ₹12–15 LPA for mid‑level, ₹18–22 LPA for senior). Position your ask slightly above the median and justify it with your Teamcenter certifications and the measurable efficiencies you’ve delivered.
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