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A Day in the Life

The Associate IT Technologist (Product DNA PLM) is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise PLM solutions using platforms such as Windchill and ThingWorx.
This role focuses on translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions, enabling seamless integration across enterprise systems, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. You will contribute hands-on to development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

Design, develop, and configure solutions within Windchill and ThingWorx platforms
Translate business requirements into technical designs and solution components
Develop customizations, enhancements, and extensions for PLM applications
Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and performance guidelines
Implement and enhance Product DNA processes within PLM systems
Work on data models, workflows, and system configurations
Review and validate technical designs and solution approaches
Ensure alignment with enterprise standards and architecture
Design and implement integrations across CAD, ERP, MES, MDM, and PIM systems
Develop APIs, services, and data exchange mechanisms
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and system interoperability
Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues across platforms
Participate in Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall delivery models
Contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and estimations
Deliver high-quality components within sprint timelines
Collaborate in cross-team coordination (Scrum of Scrums)
Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Enable automated builds, deployments, and environment management
Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure release stability
Support functional and technical validation of developed components
Collaborate with QA teams to ensure testability and quality
Assist in defect resolution and root cause analysis
Ensure solutions meet functional and technical expectations
Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of solutions
Collaborate with architects to align with enterprise architecture
Optimize applications for performance and maintainability
Identify technical risks, dependencies, and system constraints
Proactively address technical challenges and blockers
Support mitigation planning and issue resolution
Work with business analysts to understand and refine requirements
Translate business needs into effective technical solutions
Communicate development progress, risks, and dependencies
Provide technical guidance to junior developers and team members
Act as a point of contact for technical discussions
Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives

Required knowledge and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or related field
1 - 4 years of experience in IT development/engineering
Strong hands-on experience with Windchill PLM and ThingWorx
Experience in application development, customization, and configuration
Strong knowledge of enterprise integrations (APIs, services, middleware)
Understanding of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies
Experience working with global/distributed teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).