PLM CAD Lead

ob Description: PLM CAD Expert
Experience: 6–10 Years
Function: GP - Engineering PLM
Role Overview
Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior CAD–PLM Expert to support and enhance the enterprise CAD ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration with Windchill PLM and alignment with engineering standards. The role focuses on CAD integration, governance, and roadmap execution, while enabling CAD publishing and visualization capabilities. It combines hands-on technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic planning to drive engineering efficiency and digital transformation. Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD) in a PLM environment (PTC Windchill) is required.
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Key ResponsibilitiesMCAD Tool Leadership
Provide strong functional and hands-on expertise across MCAD tools including Creo Parametric, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Additional benefits if you know ECAD tools like Mentor Graphics, and Altium Designer.
Act as a technical point of contact for complex CAD-related issues and integrations.
Support standardization and best practices across engineering teams.
Contribute to MBD standards, templates, and best practices within the organization.
Working experience on MBD/PMI
CAD–PLM Integration
Support and govern CAD–PLM integrations with Windchill, including Creo–Windchill and other MCAD tools windchill integration
Support workspace usage, version control, and lifecycle alignment.
Collaborate with PLM and IT teams to ensure stable and supportable integrations.
Assist with impact assessment and coordination during CAD or PLM upgrades.
Design, develop, and maintain CAD/CAE customizations and automation solutions, primarily using Creo.
Support CAD data migration, conversion, and interoperability across systems.
CAD Design / Automation (Creo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Creo customization using Pro/Toolkit
Integration with PLM systems and CAE tools
Creo Visualization & Publishing
Working knowledge and hands-on experience with Creo Visualization and Publishing.
Support Creo View publishing processes and CAD viewable generation.
Perform basic troubleshooting of publishing related issues.
Contribute to defining and following visualization and publishing standards.
Enterprise CAD Roadmap Definition
Contribute to defining the enterprise CAD roadmap.
Support tool usage and standardization strategy.
Ensure alignment of CAD versions with Windchill releases.
Evaluate enhancements and provide recommendations aligned to engineering needs.
Governance, Standards & Best Practices
Help establish and maintain standards for CAD modeling, drafting, integrations, naming conventions, and templates.
Identify recurring CAD and integration issues and recommend preventive measures.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce avoidable support tickets.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Mechanical Engineering teams, PLM operations, and IT teams.
Engage with tool vendors and implementation partners when required.
Participate in technical reviews and roadmap discussions.
Troubleshoot application issues (software/hardware/network-related) and drive root cause analysis.
Ensure compliance with global IT standards, processes, and policies.
Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to drive improvements and innovation.
Support CAD data migration, conversion, and interoperability across systems.
Required Skills & ExperienceMandatory
6–10 years of experience in enterprise CAD and PLM environments.
Strong hands-on experience with Creo Parametric and one or more MCAD tools.
Experience working with Windchill PLM integrations.
Ability to contribute to tools and integration strategies.
Good to Have
Familiarity with Windchill+ or SaaS-based PLM environments.
Exposure to ECAD tools (Mentor Graphics, Altium, or AutoCAD Electrical)
Why This Role at JCI
Contribute to shaping JCI’s enterprise CAD and PLM landscape.
Support engineering productivity through stable integrations and standards.
Participate in strategic roadmap planning for CAD and engineering systems.
Work at the intersection of Engineering, PLM, and IT.