.App. Dev. Analyst IT - PDMPLM (Windchill)Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few.WHAT TO EXPECTThe "App. Dev. Analyst IT - PDM/PLM" will provide global production support for Gates' Product Data Management and PLM application systems including Windchill product suite of PDMLink version 9.1, ProjectLink, PartsLink / Counter Part; ESI interface to OracleERP and MES; Tibco Version 5.0;DDL (Dynamic Design Link) version 6.26 and other legacy custom applications. This position reports to the manager of IT and will partner with vendors/consultants and ensure continuous availability of Gates' PDM applications, troubleshoot application related issues and provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on high severity failure. You will enforce the processes and procedures for production code migration and audit, user helpdesk support and application enhancements and fixes along with project support.What You'll DoPartner with vendors/consultants and ensure continuous availability of Gates' PDM applications, troubleshoot application related issues and provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on high severity failure.Develop customizations and enhancements to PDMLink and support industrial strength technical solutions (i.E., reports, workflow, interfaces, program logic) using Java and PDMlink APIs while meeting internal standards.Conduct and lead unit testing of the solutions.Drive performance related improvements within the application, database, and O/S layers.Assist Business Analysts with integration, regression, and acceptance testing.Document application architecture components and enhancements.Work with vendors/consultants to establish, create and execute deliverables.Project Manage system enhancements and small projects.Help business users with application training.Assist users with data issues and matching business processes with application processes.Work with other team members in learning other applications that the team supports, to effectively help where needed.Other tasks, duties or special projects as directed by the IT Manager or IT Director of IT Operations.ABOUT YOUBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.Minimum 4 years of experience in an information systems or IT role.Minimum 3 years of experience implementing, supporting, or developing customizations in Windchill PDMLink or related applications