PLM QA Analyst

Expleo • Minneapolis, MN

6d • $124,000 - $139,000 • Remote

About The Position

Join Trissential and Make an Impact as a PLM QA Analyst
Are you a seasoned QA professional with deep PLM experience and a passion for building high-quality, scalable solutions? Trissential is seeking an experienced PLM QA Analyst to join our client’s team and drive quality excellence across Product Lifecycle Management systems. If you're energized by solving complex problems, improving QA processes, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering and product teams—this is an opportunity where your expertise truly matters.
What’s in It for You?
High-impact work where your QA expertise directly influences product reliability, scalability, and user experience
A supportive and collaborative environment created by Trissential and our client, empowering you to bring forward best practices and fresh ideas
The flexibility of a fully remote role while contributing to high-visibility engineering initiatives
Opportunities to strengthen your PLM domain knowledge and advance your QA career
Your Role & Responsibilities
Develop and execute test plans, test scripts, and regression test cases for PLM applications
Perform end-to-end QA on PLM functionalities, integrations, workflows, and system configurations
Partner with cross-functional teams to validate requirements, ensure functional accuracy, and support release readiness
Conduct defect analysis, document issues clearly, and collaborate with engineering teams for resolution
Validate data migration, multi-system integrations, and change management processes within the PLM ecosystem
Support continuous improvement by enhancing QA processes, automation opportunities, and testing efficiencies
Ensure alignment with business requirements and assist in UAT preparation and facilitation
Skills & Experience You Should Possess
8+ years of QA experience, including deep experience with PLM systems
Strong understanding of PLM workflows, configurations, and integrations
Experience building test plans, executing manual test cases, and validating system releases
Familiarity with defect management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar
Ability to collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to resolve quality concerns
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach
Bonus Points If You Have
Experience with PLM tools such as Teamcenter, Windchill, Agile PLM, Arena, or ENOVIA
Exposure to QA automation frameworks or scripting
Experience with API testing and integration validation
Background in manufacturing, engineering, medical device, or similar industries
Education & Certifications You Need
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
QA or testing certifications (ISTQB, CSTE, etc.) preferred but not required
What We Offer
At Trissential, we take pride in providing opportunities that support both your professional growth and personal well-being, all while you contribute to impactful work within our client’s organization.
Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits!$124,000–$139,000 annually or $70–$80 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
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
Fully Remote Work – Support a Minneapolis-based team from anywhere in the U.S.
Professional Growth – Opportunities to broaden your PLM and QA expertise with high-impact projects
Collaborative Culture – Join a supportive Trissential team while contributing to innovative client initiatives
Please Note: This role is only open to individuals currently authorized to work in the United States.
Ready to elevate quality across a critical PLM environment?
Apply today and take the next step in your career as a PLM QA Analyst with Trissential!

Requirements

• 8+ years of QA experience, including deep experience with PLM systems
• Strong understanding of PLM workflows, configurations, and integrations
• Experience building test plans, executing manual test cases, and validating system releases
• Familiarity with defect management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar
• Ability to collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to resolve quality concerns
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• QA or testing certifications (ISTQB, CSTE, etc.) preferred but not required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLM tools such as Teamcenter, Windchill, Agile PLM, Arena, or ENOVIA
• Exposure to QA automation frameworks or scripting
• Experience with API testing and integration validation
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, medical device, or similar industries

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test scripts, and regression test cases for PLM applications
• Perform end-to-end QA on PLM functionalities, integrations, workflows, and system configurations
• Partner with cross-functional teams to validate requirements, ensure functional accuracy, and support release readiness
• Conduct defect analysis, document issues clearly, and collaborate with engineering teams for resolution
• Validate data migration, multi-system integrations, and change management processes within the PLM ecosystem
• Support continuous improvement by enhancing QA processes, automation opportunities, and testing efficiencies
• Ensure alignment with business requirements and assist in UAT preparation and facilitation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Fully Remote Work
• Professional Growth
• Collaborative Culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level