Senior QA Analyst – PLM

Overview

Location: Fully Remote (Detroit, MI)Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant

Are you a seasoned QA pro with PLM expertise? Trissential is seeking a Senior QA Analyst – PLM to join our client’s team. You’ll play a key role ensuring high-quality Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, with a focus on Teamcenter/Active Workspace, BOM management, and Change Management processes. If you thrive working remotely and have at least 8 years of experience in QA for PLM systems, we’d love to connect with you.

What’s in It for You?

• High‑Impact Role: Own QA strategy for PLM systems supporting major enterprise users
• Collaborative Team Culture: Partner with Product, Engineering, Services, and Customer teams to optimize PLM quality
• Growth & Innovation: Expand test automation frameworks and PLM capabilities across multiple global projects in industries like aerospace, defense, and manufacturing

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Lead QA efforts for Siemens PLM (Teamcenter, Active Workspace), BOM management, and Change Management workflows
• Drive quality practices across test planning, case design, execution, defect tracking, and reporting
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts in Java (e.g., Selenium-based frameworks) for Teamcenter interfaces
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality standards, acceptance criteria, and release gates
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote QA best practices across the organization
• Identify improvements in QA process, tools, and coverage for PLM systems
• Engage directly with clients to demonstrate quality capabilities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth delivery

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• Minimum 8 years of QA experience, with significant exposure to PLM systems (Teamcenter, Active Workspace)
• Strong knowledge of BOM management and Change Management processes
• Hands-on experience with automated testing (Java, Selenium, or similar)
• Solid understanding of test life-cycle: test plans, cases, defect management, and reporting
• Ability to function autonomously in a remote-first environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience creating or enhancing PLM test automation frameworks
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification
• Exposure to Cucumber, Jira, TFS/Azure DevOps
• PLM domain experience in Aerospace, Defense, or Manufacturing verticals

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• QA certifications such as ISTQB Foundation or Selenium-based certification

What We Offer

At Trissential, we prioritize your growth and wellbeing. By joining our client’s team, you’ll enjoy a supportive, forward-thinking environment and competitive compensation:

• Competitive Salary: You choose the model that works best for you, both with company sponsored benefits! Up to $120,000 annually or $68 per hour, based on skills and experience
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents: Medical, dental, vision, free tele‑health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off: Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
• Remote-First Culture: Complete flexibility to work from home while contributing to major PLM programs
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Take ownership of frameworks, influence process improvements, mentor others, and shape PLM quality strategy

Note: This role is open only to candidates authorized to work in the U.S.

Ready to Elevate PLM Quality? If you’re an experienced QA leader with PLM testing expertise ready to make an impact, apply today. Let’s build world-class PLM systems together.