PLM Business Analyst & Solution Designer (Engineering Applications)

About the Role

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: R&D Department/Local Unit Lead

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements Management

• Analyze engineering and product development processes
• Elicit, structure, and document business and system requirements
• Facilitate workshops and alignment meetings with stakeholders
• Perform business value and system impact assessments
• Maintain structured requirement and solution documentation

Solution Design & Development

• Continuously improve engineering processes, data models, and workflows (BOM, Change, Configuration, Documents)
• Contribute to solution architecture in engineering applications with a focus on PLM and CAD, as well as end-to-end integration
• Define functional and technical concepts in cooperation with business, as well as internal and external IS/IT consultants
• Review and validate system implementations

User Enablement & Change Management

• Design training and onboarding concepts for local engineers
• Improve usability and self-service capabilities
• Support adoption of standardized engineering processes
• Contribute to change and communication initiatives

Architecture & Strategic Development

• Support target architecture and roadmap development
• Contribute to harmonization of PLM, ERP, CAD, and ALM systems
• Participate in technology evaluations and pilot projects
• Identify automation and digitalization opportunities

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in PLM environments (Teamcenter, Windchill, or comparable)
• Proven experience in business analysis, solution design, or system implementation
• Experience working with engineering or manufacturing organizations
• Experience in international and cross-functional project teams

Technical & Methodological Skills

PLM & Engineering Systems

• Solid knowledge of PLM systems (preferably Windchill) and:
• BOM management
  • Change and configuration management
  • Document management
  • Product lifecycle concepts
• Experience with CAD systems (preferably Creo & NX)
• Knowledge of Product Architecture Lifecycle Management and Modularization Concepts
• Knowledge of PLM–ERP integration

Business Analysis & Design

• Requirements engineering and documentation
• Process modeling and analysis
• Test and validation methodologies (UAT, SIT)

Architecture & Integration (Preferred)

• Understanding of system landscapes and interfaces
• Basic knowledge of APIs, middleware, or data integration
• Knowledge of data governance concepts

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and structured working style
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• High level of ownership and accountability
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently in distributed teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLM migration or harmonization programs
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Archi Mate)
• Experience with SAP (ECC / S/4HANA) integration
• Agile / Scrum / PMP certification
• Experience in regulated or complex manufacturing environments

Why ABB

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

How to Apply

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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.