Solutions Architect

Role Title: Windchill Solution ArchitectLocation: United States (Onsite/Hybrid)Years of Experience (Total/Relevant): * Total Experience: 1518 Years * Relevant Experience: Minimum 1012 years in PTC Windchill PLM with at least 5 years in Solution Architecture roles.Technical Skills: * Strong expertise in PTC Windchill PLM (11.x/12.x/13.x) * Hands-on experience in Windchill PDMLink, ProjectLink, MPMLink, PartsLink, Change Management, Document Management * Experience with Creo Integration (WGM) and CAD Data Management * Expertise in Windchill Customization using Java, JCA, JSP, MVC, Info*Engine, OData, REST APIs, and Web Services * Experience in Windchill Upgrade, Migration, and Performance Tuning * Strong understanding of Windchill Data Model, Access Control, Lifecycle, Workflow, and Business Rules * Experience integrating Windchill with enterprise applications such as SAP, Oracle ERP, MES, Teamcenter, Enovia, and third-party systems * Knowledge of Windchill Bulk Migrator (WBM) and Data Migration strategies * Strong database knowledge (Oracle/SQL Server/PostgreSQL) * Experience with Apache Tomcat, Method Server configuration, LDAP, SSO, and Security * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and container technologies is desirable * Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, and Agile methodologiesRoles & Responsibilities: * Lead end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise Windchill PLM implementations, upgrades, and modernization programs. * Design scalable, secure, and high-performing Windchill solutions aligned with business and enterprise architecture standards. * Work closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, product owners, and IT leadership to translate business requirements into technical solutions. * Define application architecture, integration architecture, data migration strategy, and deployment approach. * Lead technical design workshops and prepare architecture documents, solution blueprints, and technical specifications. * Provide technical leadership for Windchill customization, configuration, workflows, lifecycle management, and integrations. * Architect integrations between Windchill and ERP, CAD, MES, CRM, and other enterprise applications. * Review solution designs, code quality, security, performance, and best practices. * Lead Windchill upgrade and migration initiatives from legacy PLM platforms. * Mentor development teams and establish architecture governance, coding standards, and technical best practices. * Support effort estimation, technical proposals, solution reviews, and pre-sales activities. * Collaborate with infrastructure teams on deployment, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and cloud migration strategies. * Ensure compliance with enterprise security, quality, and regulatory standards. * Stay current with PTC product roadmap and recommend innovative solutions for continuous improvement.Qualification & Certification (If any):Education * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. * Master's degree is preferred.Preferred Certifications * PTC Windchill Certified Professional/Administrator (preferred) * PTC Windchill Solution Architect Certification (preferred) * TOGAF Certification (preferred) * AWS or Azure Cloud Certification (good to have) * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Agilist (good to have)Good to Have / Must Have Skills:Must Have * 1518 years of IT experience with extensive experience in PTC Windchill PLM. * Strong Solution Architecture experience on large-scale enterprise PLM implementations. * Expertise in Windchill customization, configuration, workflows, and lifecycle management. * Experience with Windchill integrations using REST APIs, Java, Info*Engine, and Web Services. * Hands-on experience in PLM upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization. *