Configuration Engineer

PDS Tech•Schenectady, NY

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Power the Future of Energy as a Configuration Engineer! Join PDS Tech Commercial in supporting an innovative leader in the global energy industry. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented engineering professional to play a critical role in ensuring complex energy equipment is accurately configured, documented, and delivered to customers worldwide. If you thrive at the intersection of engineering, product data, and cross-functional collaboration, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science , or a related technical discipline.
Experience with: Configuration Management (CM)
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Product definition development processes
Bill of Materials (BOM) management
Program/project scheduling
Field installation support or related engineering processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with: BOM Management
Change Control Management
ERP systems and manufacturing data processes
Experience implementing new tools, systems, or process improvements.
Demonstrated ability to think critically and embrace innovative solutions.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to quality.
Previous experience working within complex engineering or manufacturing organizations.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain Engineering Bills of Materials (EBOMs) and Unit BOMs throughout the project lifecycle.
Convert and release Manufacturing BOMs (MBOMs) into ERP systems, including PowerMax and related platforms.
Support Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) and Order-to-Remittance (OTR) teams during project transitions and scope definition activities.
Manage project structures for Steam Turbine and Generator New Unit requisitions and support CMU (Conversion, Modification, and Uprate) projects.
Validate configuration selections and logical feature generation within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
Partner with Project Engineering to ensure timely and accurate project scope handoffs.
Participate in Preliminary Bill of Materials (PBOM) review meetings.
Support Configure-to-Order (CtO) initiatives to improve efficiency and maximize direct release opportunities.
Monitor BOM integrity, resolve discrepancies, and provide ongoing reporting and analysis.
Execute configuration management responsibilities within established change management processes.
Collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, engineering, and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
Ensure compliance with internal procedures, quality standards, and contractual requirements.