Test Lead for Windchill PLM
Lead end-to-end testing for a new PLM platform with Windchill, Creo, and enterprise integrations in a complex engineering environment.
About the Company
At Avaron, you get the security of permanent employment combined with the variety of working at different customers. We place specialists across everything from tech, IT and industry to project management and business support – and whatever the assignment, you have a consultant manager who is there for you and your development.
About the Role
You will take a key role in shaping quality for a new Smart Product Platform in a complex engineering environment. The focus is on leading the full testing lifecycle for a PLM solution built around PTC Windchill and connected systems such as Inventor, Creo, and ERP. You will work hands-on while also driving structure, coordination, and clear quality decisions across the initiative.
This is a role for you if you enjoy turning business and technical requirements into a reliable test approach, guiding user acceptance testing, and reducing risk in a transformation with many moving parts. It is an exciting opportunity to influence how quality is built into a business-critical PLM solution from an early stage.
Job Description
- You will lead end-to-end testing activities for Windchill implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
- You will define and own the test strategy, test plans, schedules, and entry and exit criteria.
- You will drive system, integration, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing.
- You will coordinate testing across Windchill modules such as PDMLink, MPMLink, and ProjectLink, as well as integrations with ERP, CAD, and other enterprise systems.
- You will review business and technical requirements and make sure they are covered by relevant test scenarios.
- You will design, review, and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and test data.
- You will lead defect management, including triage, prioritisation, root-cause analysis, and retesting.
- You will communicate test progress, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
- You will support UAT by guiding business users, managing test cycles, and preparing the solution for signoff.
- You will contribute to quality best practices and continuous improvement throughout the testing lifecycle.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Test Lead or Senior Test Analyst.
- Hands-on experience testing PTC Windchill, including configuration, workflows, lifecycle states, and access control.
- Good understanding of PLM business processes such as Change Management, BOMs, and Document Management.
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and SDLC in Agile and/or Waterfall environments.
- Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or HP ALM.
- Experience testing Windchill upgrades, migrations, or cloud deployments.
- Exposure to CAD and PLM integrations involving Inventor, Creo, and SAP.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate testing with both business and technical stakeholders.
- Ability to complete a drug test before the assignment begins.
Nice to have
- Experience with legacy-to-cloud PLM transitions.
- Background in complex engineering or regulated environments.
- ISTQB or equivalent testing certification.
- Experience with test automation for PLM systems.
What We Offer
- Permanent employment at Avaron AB
- Occupational pension
- Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year
Application
Selections are made on an ongoing basis – apply as soon as you can.
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Om Avaron AB
Avaron förser företag i hela Sverige med tekniska konsulter och specialister. Vi fokuserar på IT, mjukvaruutveckling, teknik, projektledning och andra tekniska domäner. Grundat 2018 av en mjukvaruingenjör som tröttnade på bemanningsföretag som inte förstod rollerna de rekryterade till.