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Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member's contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

Job Description

We are seeking a Business Solutions Architect with 4-7 years of hands-on experience in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) environments, specifically with Windchill. This role focuses on the development, customization, and maintenance of our Windchill platform across multiple manufacturing sites. You will be responsible for implementing solutions, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth operation of our PLM ecosystem.

K Ey Focus Areas

Hands-on customization and extension of Windchill modules
Problem diagnosis and resolution of PLM workflows
Data management and integration support
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to gather and implement requirements
Continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the PLM team

Core Windchill Development & Maintenance

Develop, test, and deploy custom Java extensions, IBA (Instance Business Attributes), and workflows in Windchill
Implement and maintain custom utilities, integrations, and automations to enhance PLM functionality
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Windchill modules (Configuration Management, Visualization, Part Structures, BOM, etc.)
Support data migration and system upgrades
Maintain code quality and document technical solutions for team reference

Requirements Gathering & Analysis

Understand PLM process gaps and translate business needs into technical specifications
Participate in design reviews and provide implementation feedback
Document functional and technical requirements clearly

Data & Environment Management

Execute database queries, data validation, and data cleanup activities in Windchill
Manage environment setup (dev, test, production) and version control practices
Maintain Windchill configuration documentation and runbooks
Participate in backup and disaster recovery testing

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science , Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience

Experience

4-7 years of hands-on development or system administration experience in a PLM or ERP environment
3 + years working with Windchill (any version: 10.x, 11.x, or 12.x)
Experience with Java/JEE development, Spring Framework, or similar enterprise platforms
Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL)
Experience with version control systems (Git, Subversion) and agile methodologies
Experience with REST/SOAP APIs and web services integration
Understanding of manufacturing processes or product development workflows (a strong plus)
Experience with Creo toolkit customization (a strong plus)
Experience with Thingworx integration and customization (a strong plus)
Experience in Options and variant configuration in windchill

Required Technical Skills

Windchill: IBA, workflows, lifecycle states, customization APIs, Java extensions
Experience in implementing windchill modules like PDMLink , MPMLink , ESI, SUMA, Partslink .
Programming: Java, JSP, Spring Boot, SQL
Tools: Git, Maven or Gradle, Postman or similar REST clients
Databases: SQL query writing, schema understanding, basic performance tuning
Integration: REST APIs, XML/JSON parsing, enterprise integration patterns

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

Experience with Windchill PDMLink and Visualization modules
Knowledge of BOM structures, engineering change order (ECO) workflows
Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or containerization
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
Familiarity with PDSM (Product Data and Structure Management)

Soft Skills

Problem-solving: Ability to debug complex issues systematically
Communication: Clear documentation and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Collaboration: Works well in cross-functional teams and supports peer development
Learning agility: Eager to expand Windchill knowledge and stay current with platform updates
Reliability: Takes ownership of assigned work and follows through to completion

Business Solutions Architect - PLM Windchill Developer