Data Migration Specialist

Job Summary

The Windchill Data Migration Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, validating, and reconciling data migrations into PTC Windchill PLM systems. The role ensures accurate, complete, and compliant migration of legacy PLM, PDM, and engineering data while minimizing business disruption and maintaining data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Migration Strategy & Planning

• Define data migration strategy, scope, and approach for Windchill implementations, upgrades, or system consolidations.
• Perform data assessment and profiling of source systems (legacy PLM/PDM, Excel, ERP, file systems).
• Identify data quality issues and drive data cleansing and enrichment activities.
• Prepare migration plans, cutover strategies, and rollback plans.

Windchill Data Migration Execution

• Execute migration of Windchill objects including:
• Parts and BOMs (EBOM / MBOM)
• CAD documents and nonCAD files
• Change objects (ECR, ECO, ECN)
• Documents, specifications, drawings
• Lifecycle states, versions, iterations, and metadata
• Configure and manage migration using:
• Windchill Bulk Migrator
• Windchill Loader / XML Import
• Info*Engine / APIs
• Custom migration scripts and tools
• Ensure correct mapping of:
• Attributes and classifications
• Lifecycles and workflows
• Access control and roles
• Revisions and history

Validation & Reconciliation

• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and signoff with business stakeholders.
• Ensure migrated data meets functional, performance, and compliance requirements.
• Track and resolve migration defects and data discrepancies.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with:
• Business users and SMEs
• Windchill functional consultants
• Development and infrastructure teams
• QA and UAT teams
• Support UAT activities and production cutover.
• Provide postmigration support and hypercare.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong handson experience with PTC Windchill data migration
• Indepth understanding of Windchill data model
• Experience migrating from:
• Legacy Windchill versions
• Other PLM/PDM systems
• Filebased or spreadsheetdriven systems
• Knowledge of:
• BOM structures and engineering change processes
• CAD integrations (Creo, CATIA, NX, SolidWorks)
• SQL and database querying (Oracle preferred)
• XML, scripting, and log analysis
• Familiarity with ERP integrations (SAP / Oracle preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work with crossfunctional global teams
• High attention to detail and data accuracy

Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Windchill upgrade or versiontoversion migrations
• Largescale enterprise PLM migration experience
• Industry exposure to Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, or Industrial domains