PLM Administrator at Sanctuary AI

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Robotics, Manufacturing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

3 - 5 years of experience in design engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain or related disciplines working with revision-controlled engineering drawings, Bills of Material and software
2 years of direct experience as a PLM administrator or documentation control specialist
Demonstrated success implementing and managing Arena PLM or similar SaaS-based PLM platforms
Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 principles and QMS integration
Experience with Onshape, Altium, Jira, JAMA, and/or NetSuite system integrations
Strong understanding of change management, configuration control, and BOM management
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering, quality, and IT teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate and partner with key stakeholders within the Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing and Quality organization
World class organizational skills
Detailed knowledge of standard industry practices for change management, revision control, BOM structuring and new product release process
Detail-oriented, process-minded, and documentation-driven
Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary hardware/software environment
Thrives in a fast-paced startup culture with shifting priorities
Consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to mission objectives
Proponent of personal responsibility for themselves and their teammates
Empathic listener who is solution-oriented in both work and working relationship
Consistent bias for action, effective communication, and building positive interpersonal relationships
Self-motivated and able to solve problems independently with a sense of urgency and tenacity
Mission-driven and passionate about bringing physical artificial intelligence to general purpose robots

Responsibilities

Configure, deploy, and maintain the company’s PLM system (Arena or equivalent)
Define and manage user roles, permissions, and workflows
Create and maintain templates, numbering schemes, and change control processes (ECR/ECO, MCO, DCO)
Manage system integrations and data flow between PLM and design, ERP, and QMS tools (Onshape, Altium, Jira, JAMA, NetSuite)
Oversee data migration and validation from legacy systems
Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to align PLM processes with ISO 9001:2015 QMS requirements
Develop and maintain controlled documentation for PLM workflows, configurations, and best practices
Support Design Control, BOM management, and configuration management processes
Partner with IT and Compliance teams to ensure data integrity, access control, and audit readiness
Provide training and user support across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
Monitor system performance, user adoption, and feedback to optimize usability
Lead or participate in cross-functional digital transformation initiatives integrating PLM, ERP, and QMS systems
Own the coordination of team project deliverables
Innovate best practices that drive continuous improvements in product commercialization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PLMPDMArenaOnshapeAltiumJiraJAMANetSuiteECRECOMCODCOBOMISO 9001ERPQMS

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the PLM Administrator role?

Candidates need 3-5 years in design engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain or related fields with revision-controlled drawings, BOMs, and software, plus 2 years as a PLM administrator or documentation control specialist. Demonstrated success with Arena PLM or similar, knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, and experience integrating Onshape, Altium, Jira, JAMA, or NetSuite are also required.

What are the key responsibilities of the PLM Administrator?

Responsibilities include configuring and maintaining the PLM system like Arena, managing user roles, workflows, templates, and change processes, handling integrations with tools like Onshape, Altium, Jira, JAMA, and NetSuite, overseeing data migration, and collaborating with teams for QMS alignment and training.

What is the reporting structure for this position?

The PLM Administrator reports to the Head of Quality and joins the Operations team.

What skills make a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have excellent verbal and written communication, world-class organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders in Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Quality. Detailed knowledge of change management, revision control, BOM structuring, and new product release processes is essential.

Is the salary or compensation specified for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Sanctuary AI

Develops humanoid robots for workplace automation

About Sanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans in various industries. Their main product, Phoenix™, is a general-purpose robot that can be remotely piloted or operate autonomously, allowing it to observe, assess, and perform tasks as needed. This versatility enables businesses to automate processes, enhance efficiency, and improve safety in the workplace. Unlike many competitors, Sanctuary AI focuses on creating robots that can seamlessly integrate into human work environments, providing training for these robots to ensure effective collaboration. The goal of Sanctuary AI is to advance the capabilities of AI and robotics to create safer and more productive workplaces.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$86.1MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Wellness programs

Stock options

PTO

Schedule flexibility

Risks

Leadership changes, like Geordie Rose stepping down, may disrupt strategic direction.

Increased competition from well-funded companies could challenge Sanctuary AI's market position.

Technical hurdles in achieving human-level dexterity may delay product deployment.

Differentiation

Sanctuary AI developed Phoenix™, the first general-purpose humanoid robot with human-like intelligence.

Their proprietary AI system, Carbon™, enables autonomous task execution and remote supervision.

Sanctuary AI's tactile sensor technology enhances robot dexterity, setting them apart in robotics.

Upsides

Sanctuary AI secured $140 million in funding, boosting innovation and development capabilities.

Phoenix™ was recognized in TIME’s Best Inventions 2023, enhancing brand visibility and credibility.

Prominent investors like Accenture and Verizon Ventures show confidence in Sanctuary AI's potential.

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