Windchill Solution Architect

Windchill Solution Architect - Job Description

Location - North America- remote- EST Timezone 

1. Solution Design & Architecture  • Define end to end architecture for Windchill PLM, covering PDMLink, MPMLink, PartsLink, SUMA, ProjectLink, ESI and other modules.  • Architect integrations between Windchill and external systems (ERP, MES, SAP, CAD applications) using Windchill ODATA REST APIs, Info*Engine services, and middleware such as MuleSoft.  • Create scalable PLM architecture ensuring performance, maintainability, and alignment with business processes.
2. Requirements & Business Process Mapping  • Gather and analyze complex business requirements and convert them into technical design specifications.  • Drive AS IS / TO BE process definition for PLM implementations, including change management, MBOM processes, classification, supplier management, and traceability.  • Define and reshape business processes such as NPI, Change Management, Part Lifecycle, and SAP Windchill data flow.
3. Windchill Configuration & Customization  • Configure core Windchill components, including:  o Type & Attribute Management  o MBOM/EBOM structures  o Change Management workflows  o Lifecycle templates  o GUI/UI customizations  • Lead solutioning for classification, supplier management, distribution targets, and metadata structures.  • Oversee and guide customizations involving JSP, Java, JavaScript, AJAX, REST, and Info*Engine tasks.
4. Integrations & Data Migration  • Design and implement integrations between Windchill and third party PLM/CAD/ERP systems such as SAP, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Vault, and EPDM.  • Lead complex data migration initiatives using Windchill Bulk Migrator (WBM), loaders, and custom utilities.  • Manage CAD data publishing, document content flows, and plant specific MBOM migrations.
5. Project Delivery & Governance  • Lead end to end Windchill implementation projects including requirement analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, hyper care, and roll out.  • Ensure compliance with PLM best practices, architectural standards, and development guidelines.  • Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and solution validation with stakeholders. 
6. Leadership, Mentoring & Cross Functional Collaboration  • Mentor PLM developers, guide cross functional teams, and ensure technical quality across deliverables.  • Serve as the primary technical liaison between business, development, testing, and infrastructure teams.  • Provide coaching and expert support for Windchill technologies and best practices.
7. Support, Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization  • Perform root cause analysis for high complexity issues and recommend long term fixes.  • Optimize Windchill performance, including API tuning, workflow efficiency, job scheduling, and system load optimization.  • Support Windchill upgrades and ensure backward compatibility of solutions.
8. Tools, Technologies & Certifications  • Proficiency in Java, JSP, JavaScript, AJAX, REST, XML, Maven, SVN, Git, Oracle/MS SQL.  • Expertise in CAD tool ecosystems such as Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD.  • Certifications such as PTC Certified Technical Architect and Windchill Professional Curriculum.  • Familiarity with ThingWorx for IoT PLM extensions.