Principal Engineer/DevOps

ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector - passenger cars and commercial vehicles - ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems. With some 168,700 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €46.6 billion in fiscal year 2023. The company operates 162 production locations in 31 countries. Job Description What you can look forward to Specialist PLM Administrator: • We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Windchill PLM Specialist to join our international team in Pune. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of business processes and a passion for delivering real value to users. • As a Windchill expert, you will play a key role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and continuous improvement of our global PLM platform: • Provide L2 and L3 support for Windchill users, ensuring fast, structured, and user-focused issue resolution. Actively engage with business stakeholders to fully understand issues and document them clearly (incl. reproducible steps and root cause analysis)Ensure system stability through monitoring, maintenance, and proactive optimization. Drive system administration activities such as installations, upgrades, rehosting, and deployments

Support and execute data migrations and cloud transformations of Windchill environments. Collaborate with international teams across regions and functions. Design and implement workflows, ACLs, and OIRs, and act as a Business Analyst for legacy systems Perform customizations (server-side and UI) were required. Identify inefficiencies and actively contribute to process improvements. Deploy patches, bug fixes, and full builds across QA, sanity, and production environments Your profile as a Specialist PLM Administrator: • 6+ years of hands-on experience in Windchill support, administration, and system operations. Proven track record in end-to-end upgrades of clustered Windchill environments (incl. CPS updates) • Strong experience with installation, configuration, and operation of Windchill (on-prem & cloud/VM environments) • Deep understanding of:Windchill authentication & security

Visualization Services JNDI adapter configuration File server architecture * Solid experience in Backup & Disaster Recovery strategies. Strong knowledge of MS SQL databases and Windchill data structures (performance tuning, query optimization). Experience with tools like BMC Helix, JIRA, Bugzilla, ideally combined with DevOps/Git/Code beamer Why you should choose ZF in India: Innovative Environment: ZF is at the forefront of technological advancements, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment that encourages creativity and growth. Diverse and Inclusive Culture: ZF fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected, promoting a culture of collaboration and mutual support. Career Development: ZF is committed to the professional growth of its employees, offering extensive training programs, career development opportunities, and a clear path for advancement. Global Presence: As a part of a global leader in driveline and chassis technology, ZF provides opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate with teams worldwide. Sustainability Focus: ZF is dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility, actively working towards creating eco-friendly solutions and reducing its carbon footprint. Employee Well-being: ZF prioritizes the well-being of its employees, providing comprehensive health and wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive work-life balance