PTC Windchill Solution Architect

PTC Windchill Solution Architect

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Provides support and/or lead teams through the Engineering development process and implementation of company's products. Projects are typically shorter-term, less complex and more contained with a defined time frame. Programs are typically longer-term, multi-functional, multi-project with complex requirements and effort. Manage activities, resource capability, schedules, budgets, and ensure cross company communications to facilitate product completion on schedule within budget. Work with engineering management to identify and improve process and program efficiencies. Work can involve external parties such as standards bodies, external partners, etc.

A PTC Windchill Solution Architect designs, implements, and supports enterprise-level Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems using PTC Windchill. They bridge business requirements with technical solutions, overseeing Windchill customization, system integration (ERP/CAD), and infrastructure architecture (servers, security) to create scalable PLM environments.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Solution Design: Develops detailed technical designs, customizations, and configurations for Windchill, ensuring scalability and security.
• Integration & Technical Leadership: Leads integration efforts with CAD tools (e.g., Creo) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP/S4), providing technical guidance for the full project lifecycle.
• System Customization: Uses Windchill APIs, Java/J2EE, JSP, and XML for custom development, workflows, and lifecycle management.
• Requirements Gathering: Translates complex business needs into actionable technical specifications.
• Performance Optimization: Monitors and tunes Windchill performance, including data migration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Typically requires 7-10+ years of experience in PLM consulting, implementation, and software development.

In-depth knowledge of core PTC Windchill architecture and associated modules (i.e. PartsLink, Navigate, Servigistics)

Strong skills in Oracle/SQL Server, Linux/Windows environments, and RESTful Web Services.

Additional Proficiencies

Migrating or managing Windchill instances in cloud or hybrid setups.

Expertise in Windchill Bulk Migration (WBM) for legacy system integration

Extensive experience with PLM processes, methods, and tools, including CAD integration, Part Management, BOM management, change management, and document management.

Experience with integrating Windchill with other enterprise systems (i.e. SAP S4 HANA, eCAD, mCAD, Libraries, etc.)

Experience in managing the technical aspects of PLM projects, including timelines, scoping and quality standards.

Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge and experience working with Agile development methodologies. Able to deliver the solution through sprint cycles.

Create Technical and Functional design Documents

Understanding industry standard application of OOTB solutions, AI enablement, and harmonized Digital Strategy

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 153,500 - 310,500 in California // 135,000 - 310,500 in District of Columbia & Georgia & Texas & WisconsinThe listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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