IT Systems Engineer - PLM Systems

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an IT Systems Engineer level III or IV (level will depend on experience) at our Lynnwood, WA or Burbank, CA location. This is an on-site position.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The IT Systems Engineer is an individual technical contributor who works with limited supervision and is responsible for designing, architecting and maintaining complex Crane A&E Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Engineer will lead efforts to define data requirements, evaluate strategic decisions, and Interface with cross-functional teams to support the organization’s product life cycle management systems. The role is driven by work in PLM systems including infrastructure planning, workflow development/validation, process development, and production support.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for designing, architecting, and maintaining PLM applications, solutions and integrations.
• Collaborate with the business and peers to design and implement scalable solutions including interfaces that align with business initiatives.
• Responsible for working on Teamcenter enhancement requests and resolving complex production issues.
• Lead system, configuration, and enhancement design reviews and provide approval for technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain Teamcenter components (BMIDE, workflows, preferences, reports, extensions).
• Define data designs (data models, database setup, and configurations), integration patterns and customization strategy.
• Evaluate strategic decisions to determine best approach for implementation (configuration, customizations or using out of the box functionality).
• Ability to lead implementation of high impact and complex initiatives.
• Lead discovery, research, planning, proof-of-concept and implementing new technologies for PLM ecosystem.
• Interface with cross functional teams and end users at multiple sites for requirements gathering, data mapping, verification testing, user training, and project status communication.
• Ensures adherence to all regulatory compliance processes and requirements, including but not limited to CMMC, DFARS and ITAR.
• Identify critical systems for obsolescence management to ensure the team stay current with new technology.
• Define monitoring, alerting and support strategies.
• Support deployments across dev, test and production environments.
• Prepare technical documents, action plans and design specifications and other solution documents as needed.
• Conduct end-user training upon completion of software solutions.
• Responsible for training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to less experienced team members.
• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor or management.

Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Level III: 5+ years or Level: IV 10-12+ years of extensive experience in Teamcenter administration, custom development, or system configuration.
• Experience in leading end-to-end Teamcenter implementation across multiple business units from requirements to production deployment.
• Experience in leading global rollout of Teamcenter across multiple sites with phased deployment strategy.
• Experience in defining and executing upgrade strategy.
• Experience with setting up MCAD and ECAD integrations.
• Integration experience between PLM – Upstream/Downstream applications.
• Experience with setting up a Teamcenter distributed environment and its architecture.
• Experience with data migration processes including tools, techniques, and validations.
• Experience with ITK, SOA, REST services.
• Proficiency in using programming languages such as Java and C++.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering processes and product design cycles.
• Knowledge of engineering data configuration including parts, BOMs, and change orders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile PLM or Windchill applications.
• Experience with PDM tools such as DOORS, EWM, and RPE.
• Experience with XML troubleshooting.
• Experience with configuration and task management in Azure DevOps.
• Experience with systems/Windows server administration.
• Advanced Knowledge of SQL and system reporting.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to conduct process assessments.
• Ability to complete job requirements within time constraints.
• Ability to work effectively in an individual or team environment.
• Requires strong customer and communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and directed.
• Strong interest in efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently in a distributed team.
• Proven leadership ability, including demonstrated ability to consult with functional leaders and other engineers and administrators.
• Documentation writing skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Documentation writing skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Education/Certification:

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or relevant professional experience.

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment at either our Lynnwood Washington or Burbank California Crane locations.
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail.
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE.
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Willing to occasionally travel as needed
• Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets
• Workspace (line, cube, etc):cubicle/desk

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

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We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

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Salary range:

Level III: $133,000 - $155,000 Annual USD

Level IV: $152,795 - $177,170 Annual USD

Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.