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About the Role

The Forward Deployed Design Lead — PLM is embedded directly at customer sites as the primary experience and implementation owner for Avathon's Product Lifecycle Management deployments. You live at the intersection of PLM domain knowledge and experience design, responsible for configuring, implementing, and continuously improving how engineering teams, manufacturing planners, and quality engineers interact with Avathon's AI layer across their PLM environment.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end implementation of Avathon's AI platform within customer PLM environments
Lead functional configuration of PLM-adjacent modules
Set up and validate integrations between Avathon's platform and customer PLM systems
Configure data pipelines from CAD/PDM sources and ERP systems
Conduct go-live readiness checks
Lead onsite discovery and process mapping sessions
Produce implementation-grade design artifacts
Design and validate end-user interfaces within Avathon's PLM-adjacent surfaces
Facilitate working sessions with engineering and manufacturing stakeholders to validate designs
Ensure designs reflect the operational realities of PLM users
Design and execute role-specific onboarding programs
Conduct live training sessions and hands-on working sessions at client sites
Identify adoption barriers early and develop targeted interventions
Track adoption metrics post-go-live and use data to drive continuous improvement sprints
Serve as the primary point of contact for end-user questions, configuration requests, and workflow adjustments during hypercare
Act as the day-to-day client contact for all design, configuration, and adoption activities
Facilitate weekly client working sessions, design reviews, and sprint demos
Maintain implementation documentation
Capture PLM workflow patterns, integration approaches, and configuration best practices and contribute them to Avathon's delivery playbooks
Identify opportunities to expand Avathon's footprint within accounts and surface them to the engagement director

Requirements

Hands-on implementation or configuration experience with one or more enterprise PLM platforms (Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE/ENOVIA, SAP PLM, or Oracle Agile PLM)
Familiarity with mid-market and cloud-native solutions (Aras Innovator, Arena PLM, Autodesk Vault, or Propel PLM)
Experience integrating PLM environments with adjacent systems (ERP platforms, CAD tools, MES execution systems, and quality management workflows)
6+ years of experience in PLM implementation, industrial systems delivery, or a UX/design role embedded in client-facing delivery
Hands-on configuration and deployment ownership across one or more major PLM platforms
Deep functional knowledge of PLM processes: BOM management, engineering change management, product configuration, effectivity management, and revision control
Proven ability to map as-is PLM workflows, facilitate cross-functional design sessions, and produce implementation-ready specifications
Strong UX and design execution skills — able to produce annotated wireframes, workflow diagrams, and dashboard layouts
Experience designing and delivering role-based training and onboarding programs for PLM users
Familiarity with digital thread concepts
Experience with MBSE methodologies (SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody) is a plus
Comfort with agile delivery rhythms: sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterating rapidly
Excellent written communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or a related technical field
Experience working in or closely with industrial engineering environments
Willingness and ability to travel up to 80%
Based in Pleasanton, CA or Austin, TX
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship

Skills

PLM Implementation
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Siemens Teamcenter
PTC Windchill
Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE/ENOVIA
SAP PLM
Oracle Agile PLM
Aras Innovator
Arena PLM
Autodesk Vault
Propel PLM
ERP Integration
SAP S/4HANA
Oracle ERP Cloud
Microsoft Dynamics 365
CAD Integration
Siemens NX
PTC Creo
CATIA
SolidWorks
MES Execution Systems
Quality Management Workflows
FMEA
APQP
PPAP
CAPA
UX Design
Experience Design
Workflow Mapping
BOM Management
Engineering Change Management
Product Configuration
Effectivity Management
Revision Control
Wireframing
Workflow Diagramming
Dashboard Design
Training Program Development
Onboarding Program Development
Digital Thread Concepts
MBSE Methodologies
SysML
Cameo
Rhapsody
Agile Delivery
Sprint Planning
Backlog Grooming
Written Communication

Location

Pleasanton, CA
Austin, TX

Work Type

Onsite
Remote

Experience Level

6+ years of experience in PLM implementation, industrial systems delivery, or a UX/design role embedded in client-facing delivery

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or a related technical field

Salary/Compensations

California Base Salary: $170,000 - $200,000

Benefits

Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) participation
Generous PTO and company holidays
All travel expenses covered per Avathon policy

About the Company

Avathon is the leading Industrial AI autonomy platform, helping customers across heavy industries -- energy, mining, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and logistics -- accelerate the journey toward autonomous operations.
Our platform is built on a Computational Knowledge Graph foundation that contextualizes and connects operational data across siloed systems, bringing together time series, structured, unstructured, and machine vision data to power AI-driven applications in asset performance management, supply chain intelligence, visual AI, and global trade management.
With capabilities spanning digital twins, normal behavior modeling, natural language processing, and computer vision, Avathon delivers real-time predictive intelligence and agentic decision-making at industrial scale.
Cutting-Edge AI Innovation -- Join a team at the forefront of AI, developing groundbreaking solutions that shape the future.
High-Growth Environment -- Thrive in a fast-scaling startup where agility, collaboration, and rapid professional growth are the norm.
Meaningful Impact -- Work on AI-driven projects that drive real change across industries and improve lives.

Equal Opportunity

Avathon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Avathon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.