Senior PLM Developer / IT Technologist

Senior IT Technologist

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

The PLM Developer / Coder (Senior) will be responsible for the design, development, customization, and support of PLM solutions primarily on Windchill and related platforms.

This role requires strong hands-on expertise in coding, configuration, and integration, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable and high-performing technical solutions within the PLM ecosystem.

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

PLM Development & Customization

• Design, develop, and customize solutions within Windchill PLM and ThingWorx platforms.
• Develop and configure business logic, workflows, and UI components.
• Implement enhancements, bug fixes, and system extensions.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, performance, and scalability requirements.

Technical Design & Implementation

• Translate functional requirements into detailed technical designs.
• Develop reusable components and frameworks within the PLM ecosystem.
• Participate in design discussions and contribute to solution architecture.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and best practices.

Integration Development

• Develop and maintain integrations with enterprise systems such as: CAD, ERP, MES, MDM, PIM systems
• Build and consume REST APIs, web services, and middleware integrations.
• Handle data transformations, synchronization, and interface validations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration-related issues.

Agile Development & Delivery

• Participate in Agile (Scrum) ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Provide effort estimation and support backlog refinement.
• Ensure timely delivery of assigned development tasks.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Perform unit testing and support system/integration testing activities.
• Ensure developed components meet functional and technical requirements.
• Identify and fix defects, ensuring system stability and performance.

DevOps & Deployment

• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Participate in build, release, and environment management activities.
• Ensure smooth deployment and post-release support.

Technical Documentation

• Create and maintain technical documentation including: Design specifications Configuration details Integration documentation
• Support knowledge transfer and documentation of best practices.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with Business Analysts, Architects, and QA teams.
• Clarify requirements and provide technical inputs during solutioning.
• Provide production support and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• 7+ years of IT experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, MCA, or MSc.
• 5+ years of experience in PLM development.
• Strong hands-on experience with: Windchill PLM (customization, configuration, workflows) ThingWorx (preferred) Java/J2EE-based development.
• Experience in: API development (REST/SOAP) Integration with enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of: PLM data models and business processes Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Good problem-solving and debugging skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with CAD integrations (Creo or similar)
• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD tools.
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., medical devices)
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL/Oracle)
• Familiarity with UI customization and front-end frameworks.

 

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. 

 

 

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).

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here  

Experience Level

Senior Level