Solution Architect - Digital Manufacturing

JRD Systems Inc
Indianapolis, IN, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Cloud Computing Code Review Databases Python (Programming Language) OLE for Process Control Software Architecture Software Systems SQL Databases Systems Integration Scripting Enterprise Software Applications Restful APIs
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Network Server Workday

Job description

We are seeking a Solutions Architect to define and deliver end-to-end hardware and software solutions for manufacturing and industrial environments. The role will work closely with customers, sales teams, engineers, and technical partners to understand business requirements, design scalable technical solutions, oversee implementation, and drive continuous improvement., * Lead pre-sales discovery, requirements gathering, solution scoping, and technical proposals.

  • Design end-to-end hardware and software architectures aligned with customer requirements and budget.
  • Develop and deploy manufacturing applications using Ignition, PLCs, databases, and enterprise systems.
  • Integrate Ignition with PLCs, OPC servers, SQL databases, REST APIs, MES systems, and cloud platforms.
  • Develop scripting solutions using Python and troubleshoot production issues.
  • Create implementation roadmaps, milestones, technical documentation, and project plans.
  • Provide technical leadership throughout implementation and act as a liaison between customers and technical teams.
  • Monitor deployed solutions, identify improvement opportunities, and support future customer needs.
  • Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and support knowledge sharing across teams.

Requirements

  • 4-8+ years of relevant experience in Solutions Architecture, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing IT/OT, or related fields.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Ignition.
  • Experience with PLCs, OPC, SQL databases, REST APIs, MES, and cloud platforms.
  • Strong Python scripting/development skills.
  • Experience designing and integrating hardware/software solutions.
  • Strong customer-facing, communication, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills.

Workday/Travel

  • Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is required
  • Ability to work onsite with customers and Team Members.
  • Ability to travel to customer sites, independently or with Team Members.
  • Occasional travel is required (10-15%); some may be located outside of the USA. Some travel may require longer workdays.

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