Solutions Architect

Own the end-to-end architecture, design, and long-term roadmap for the Windchill PLM environment, setting standards and best practices

Partner with IT and Engineering teams to assess, design, and deliver PLM tools, systems, and projects

Lead efforts to bring AI/ML into the PLM landscape, including smarter search, predictive insights, automated classification, and workflow automation

Plan and drive large PLM initiatives such as upgrades, patches, data migrations, and bulk data loads

Design and govern integrations between Windchill and ERP (SAP), including connectors, data mapping, and reconciliation

Build and customize lifecycles, change workflows (ECO/MCO), and attributes using Windchill Java APIs and extension frameworks

Translate engineering needs into technical solutions, including CAD data exchange (Creo, SolidWorks, NX) and CAD-to-PDM synchronization

Keep the platform fast, secure, and reliable through performance tuning, security model design (roles, groups, ACLs, domains), and data integrity checks

Mentor PLM developers on architecture, design patterns, and emerging tools

Push continuous improvement through automated testing, CI/CD, and quality engineering practices

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar

10+ years designing, developing, and supporting Windchill PLM

Deep knowledge of Windchill core, PLM data models, BOM structures, and lifecycle management Advanced Java (SE/EE) skills, plus Windchill APIs, REST/web services, and UI customization (JSP, WTK, Angular)

Hands-on experience integrating Windchill with SAP/ERP and handling CAD data exchange

Strong Windchill administration background: security, backup/restore, upgrades, patching

Experience with CI pipelines, automated testing, source control, and release management

Working knowledge of AI/ML tools (Python, NLP, predictive modeling) and ideas for embedding AI assistants into enterprise platforms

Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills across teams

Agile delivery experience Location Carmel, IN, United States of America