Enterprise Applications Specialist (m/f/d)

Drive and optimize enterprise engineering systems by managing application strategy, integrations, and technical infrastructure to support product development and operational excellence.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering applications strategy aligned with business and engineering priorities

• Own the application portfolio roadmap, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring

• Lead application standardization and consolidation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce redundancy

• Manage software vendors, licensing, and cost optimization across the application portfolio

• Identify and implement automation, AI/ML capabilities, and emerging technologies within the systems roadmap

• Act as the technical lead and primary owner for engineering applications, including hands-on configuration, administration, integration, and troubleshooting

• Administer and maintain PLM, CAD, and related enterprise platforms, including infrastructure, databases, and application environments

• Configure workflows, lifecycles, business rules, and system integrations supporting engineering and manufacturing processes

• Manage user roles, permissions, security policies, and access controls aligned with data classification and export requirements

• Plan and execute upgrades, patches, and system migrations while minimizing operational disruption

• Configure and maintain integrations between PLM, CAD, ERP, and other engineering systems to ensure data synchronization and traceability

• Support data exchange with manufacturing execution systems and requirements management tools

• Develop and maintain automated scripts, interfaces, and system integrations

• Ensure data integrity, proper file structures, naming conventions, and change management processes

• Coordinate and mentor a small team while tracking project scope, progress, and risks

• Collaborate closely with engineering, configuration management, manufacturing, and IT stakeholders to align systems with business requirements

• Drive tool adoption, user training, and enterprise-wide awareness initiatives

• Serve as a trusted advisor for engineering systems and technology solutions

Required Technical & Professional Expertise

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum 3 years of experience in enterprise applications, engineering systems, or related technical environments, including direct support of engineering tools such as PLM and CAD systems

• Proven experience with hands-on system administration and system integrations within aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, or similar industries

• Experience managing application portfolios, vendor relationships, and software licensing optimization

• Strong background in enterprise application architecture, administration, integration, and development

• Proficiency with PLM platforms and engineering tools such as Teamcenter, NX, Altium, Jira, Polarion, or similar systems

• Experience integrating ERP systems, manufacturing tools, and relational databases such as SQL

• Familiarity with scripting and automation technologies including Python, PowerShell, or Shell scripting

• Understanding of product development environments, engineering change management, configuration management, and BOM structures

• Exposure to cloud platforms, cybersecurity practices, AI/ML technologies, and regulated data environments is advantageous

• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams

• Good English skills (written and spoken); German is desirable

• Eligibility to work in Switzerland (Swiss or EU citizenship required)