Career Opportunities: Senior Software Developer Windchill & ThingWorx (969)

By creating bearings and solutions for everything from industrial applications to vehicles, SKF plays an essential role in our everyday lives. In Q4 2026, SKF intends to spin off its Automotive business and list it as a separate company under the name of SKF Vertevo. A company created to support the future of the automotive market, and to co-drive the future of mobility faster. This role will be a part of that new company. Would you like to join us, and move people further? Senior Software Developer Windchill & ThingWorx We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer Windchill & ThingWorx to join our growing Digital Engineering and PLM team. This is a key role for an individual who enjoys combining practical development with technical leadership and solution architecture. You will be responsible for designing, configuring, developing, and integrating enterprise PLM solutions based on PTC Windchill and ThingWorx, while guiding and mentoring other developers. The role requires solid technical knowledge, a deep understanding of engineering processes, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable PLM solutions. You will have the opportunity to play a central role in leading major PLM transformation initiatives and working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and digital teams to build high-quality solutions. Apply now if you are committed to Windchill, ThingWorx, PLM, and leading technical teams to deliver business value. Key Responsibilities

• Technical Lead for the design and development of Windchill and ThingWorx solutions
• Configure and customize Windchill to meet business and engineering requirements
• Develop workflows, reports, customizations, and extensions
• Design and implement integrations between Windchill, SAP, CAD systems, and other enterprise applications
• Work closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, architects, and vendors
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to PLM developers
• Participate in solution architecture, technical governance, and design reviews
• Support system upgrades, deployments, and performance optimization
• Ensure solutions align with PLM best practices and enterprise standards
• Identify and resolve complex technical and integration issues

We expect you to have

• Several years of hands-on experience in PTC Windchill and PLM/PDM solution development, including customization and configuration
• Solid experience in ThingWorx development and configuration
• Experience designing and implementing integrations using APIs, web services, middleware, or integration frameworks, including SAP–Windchill integration
• Experience with Java-based development and enterprise application architecture
• Experience leading developers and technical workstreams
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of CAD data management and engineering change processes

You may also bring experience with Creo, cloud technologies, or PLM concepts such as BOM and Configuration Management. Experience from manufacturing or automotive environments and PTC certifications would be an advantage but are not essential. Skills And Attributes

• Solid practical development capabilities
• Ability to mentor and guide other developers
• Solid planning and project coordination skills
• Good understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes
• Ability to advance technical excellence across complex PLM environments

If you want to go further This position will be located on our major SKF Vertevo site in Gothenburg, Sweden. You will report to Reine Benjaminsson, Head of PLM, SKF Vertevo, who is located in Gothenburg, Sweden. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Martin Andersson, Talent Acquisition Specialist, by email martin.n.andersson@skfvertevo.com. Please note that we can't accept applications via email. Apply with your CV in English throughout the system, no later than November 22th, 2026. We will screen candidates continuously, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible. To learn more about SKF Vertevo, please visit our webpage. SKF Vertevo | Automotive bearing solutions since 1907 Transparency and fairness matter to us At SKF Vertevo, we see diversity in our workforce as an asset that supports better business results. We are committed to having a fair and inclusive recruitment process where all hiring decisions are based on objective, job-related criteria, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To support a fair and transparent recruitment process, the process may include assessments, and before hiring, we may also carry out background checks and verify application information. We will discuss your salary expectations during the first interview, and our final offer will be based on an objective evaluation of your experience, skills, and potential, aligned with the scope of the role and our internal salary guidelines. Our recruitment process may differ from country to country and will always be in line with applicable country-specific laws and regulations .