Remote Digital Thread Lead — PLM & AI Factory

Location: Detroit Position Location

• Atlanta - Texas - United States of America
• Chicago - Illinois - United States of America
• Dallas - Texas - United States of America
• Denver - Illinois - United States of America
• Detroit - Texas - United States of America
• Raleigh - Illinois - United States of America

This role is remote, ideally based near Denver, Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, Raleigh, or Chicago. The PLM Digital Thread Lead is responsible for defining and driving Siemens’ end-to-end digital thread strategy for AI Factory and next‑generation data center programs. This role establishes how engineering, simulation, manufacturing, and operational data connect across the full lifecycle—from design through commissioning, operations, and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the definition and implementation of the AI Factory digital thread across design, build, commission, operate, and service phases.
• Establishing Teamcenter and PLM as the system of record for configuration, requirements, product structure, asset data, lifecycle status, change management, and traceability.
• Defining how mechanical, electrical, controls, simulation, BIM, automation, and operational data connect into a cohesive end‑to‑end digital twin.
• Developing reference processes for requirements management, system architecture, engineering collaboration, configuration control, release management, and change impact analysis.
• Aligning PLM workflows with AI Factory engineering disciplines including power, cooling, controls, automation, compute infrastructure, commissioning, and operations.
• Enabling reuse of reference designs, component libraries, engineering templates, simulation models, and validated configurations across Siemens teams and customer programs.
• Partnering with product teams to identify gaps in PLM, simulation, visualization, automation, and data management capabilities required for AI Factory delivery.
• Supporting integration across Siemens digital portfolio tools including Teamcenter, NX, Simcenter, Opcenter, Desigo, Digital Twin Composer, Digital Reality Viewer, and partner systems.
• Defining data governance, access control, versioning, and handover requirements to support lifecycle management.
• Translating digital thread concepts into practical customer‑facing workflows and scalable delivery models.

Core Competencies

• Digital Thread & PLM Architecture

: Defines and integrates end‑to‑end digital thread strategies across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

• Systems Integration Thinking

: Connects multi‑disciplinary data into unified digital twin frameworks.

• Business Acumen

: Aligns digital thread capabilities with scalable business outcomes.

• Data Governance & Lifecycle Management

: Establishes standards for traceability, versioning, and lifecycle data integrity.

• Collaboration & Influence

: Works across global, multi‑disciplinary teams to align stakeholders. Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in PLM, digital thread, or engineering data management environments.
• Experience with PLM platforms such as Teamcenter or equivalent.
• Understanding of engineering workflows and product lifecycle processes.
• Ability to work across global teams and travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with Siemens digital portfolio tools (Teamcenter, NX, Simcenter, Opcenter).
• Experience implementing digital thread or digital twin strategies.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks or MBSE principles.

The pay range for this position is $180,900 - $225,000 annually with a target incentive of 15% annually. Actual offer may be lower or higher depending on selected professional's location and experience. About Siemens We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource‑efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in…