PLM Administrator

As a PLM Systems Operations Administrator (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the operation, administration, monitoring, and continuous improvement of KION’s global Siemens Teamcenter PLM platform. Working closely with global IT, DevOps, Cloud Architecture, Database Management, and regional support teams, you will ensure the platform’s availability, performance, security, and integration with connected enterprise systems.

Your role will include managing system updates, upgrades, deployments, integrations, backups, maintenance, technical documentation, and operational support. You will also contribute to system and integration testing, IT compliance, incident and change management, and the implementation of new technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing a reliable, scalable, and future-ready PLM environment that supports KION’s global engineering and product development organization.

We offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefit
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $84,750 - $124,300 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will Do in This Role

• Operate, monitor, and administer the global Siemens Teamcenter environment to ensure high availability, performance, reliability, and security.
• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance activities, including troubleshooting, system housekeeping, and operational improvements.
• Plan and implement updates, upgrades, patches, and production deployments in accordance with established release and change management processes.
• Support the operation and integration of Teamcenter with applications and enterprise systems such as NX, AutoCAD, eCAD, Microsoft Office, Polarion, PTC, SAP S/4HANA, and IAM Omada.
• Deploy, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot applications.
• Support global, regional, and local IT teams in the operation and support of the PLM platform.
• Contribute to incident, problem, service request, release, change, backup, and recovery processes.
• Plan and execute system, integration, performance, and scalability tests.
• Maintain technical documentation, system specifications, architecture descriptions, and operational procedures.
• Develop reports and dashboards for relevant stakeholders.
• Support system architecture and continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, modernization, and operational efficiency.
• Lead or coordinate small global PLM-related projects.

Technology Stack

• Siemens Teamcenter
• Microsoft Azure
• Docker and Kubernetes
• I/CD tools
• Microsoft Windows; Linux is an advantage
• Jenkins and GitHub
• Atlassian Confluence and Jira
• JBoss and Apache Tomcat
• PowerShell and Java
• Oracle databases
• SAP S/4HANA

What We Are Looking For

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
• Experience in operating, administering, and supporting Siemens Teamcenter or comparable PLM systems.
• Knowledge of system administration, maintenance, deployment, release, change, and IT service management.
• Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, cloud environments, and containerized applications.
• Experience with PowerShell, Java, scripting, application servers, and Oracle databases.
• Understanding of system integration, technical testing, IT security, compliance, backup, and recovery.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Structured, service-oriented, and independent working style.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a global and multicultural team.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; German is an advantage.
• Additional Job Description

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join KION’s global PLM Platform Team within the PLM Systems Operations function.
• A key role in operating and continuously improving KION’s global Siemens Teamcenter PLM landscape.
• An international and collaborative working environment within a truly global team.
• Close cooperation with experts from IT, engineering, product development, DevOps, Cloud Architecture, and regional IT teams.
• The opportunity to work with modern technologies such as Siemens Teamcenter, Microsoft Azure.
• Diverse technical responsibilities, global projects, and opportunities for professional development.

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