Project Engineer - Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world's largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Position Summary: Project Engineer Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Specialist

Location: Etters, PA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. Our global headquarters is located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally.

The Project Engineer PLM Specialist plays a key role in leading and advancing the company's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment using PTC Windchill . This position is responsible for driving PLM enhancement initiatives, improving system functionality and user adoption, and supporting efficient engineering and product development processes. Serving as a central point of coordination across engineering, IT, manufacturing, and quality, the Project Engineer helps ensure data accuracy, configuration control, and the successful execution of PLM-related projects and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Windchill Administration Manage and maintain PTC Windchill PLM
• PLM Enhancement Projects Lead mid-scale PLM enhancement projects from scoping through implementation, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to improve system capabilities, streamline workflows, and support business objectives.
• Engineering Change Management Lead and support Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Engineering Change Orders (ECO), and Change Notices (CN) within Windchill.
• CAD Data Management Oversee CAD file structures, version control, and release processes for Creo and other integrated tools.
• Process Optimization Identify inefficiencies in engineering workflows and implement improvements using Windchill capabilities.
• Cross-Functional Support Provide training and troubleshooting support to users
• Documentation Control Ensure all product documentation meets configuration management standards and regulatory requirements.
• Project Coordination Coordinate engineering tasks, track project milestones, and support product development schedules.
• Data Integrity Oversight Maintain accuracy of BOMs, metadata, and product structures within Windchill.
• System Integration Collaborate with IT on integrations between Windchill, ERP, MES, and CAD systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience implementing and upgrading enterprise document control system
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 25+ years of experience in engineering or PLM-related roles.
• Experience with PLM systems (Creo / Windchill, NX / Teamcenter, CATIA/ENOVIA)
• Familiarity with Creo or other CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of configuration management, BOM structures, and change control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively across teams.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with PTC Windchill
• Experience with Windchill workflows
• Understanding of ISO, AS9100, or other regulated engineering environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or product development teams.
• Experience leading mid-scale project initiatives, including cross-functional coordination, stakeholder alignment, and implementation planning.
• Experience supporting change management efforts, including process adoption, user communication, training, implementation of new PLM workflows or system enhancements.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at -cs.com/