Digital Thread Architect

Position: Digital Thread Architect

Location: Remote

Company Overview:

From start-ups to blue-chip enterprises, Saratech helps companies engineer and manufacture complex products. Saratech is a leading Siemens Digital Industries Software partner and engineering services company specializing in digital transformation initiatives across aerospace, defense, space launch, automotive, industrial equipment, and high-tech industries.

Our team delivers Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Digital Thread, Digital Twin, Model-Based Enterprise (MBE), and systems integration solutions that enable customers to connect engineering, manufacturing, and business processes. We help organizations integrate critical platforms such as Teamcenter, ERP, MES, CRM, EDA, and MCAD systems to improve collaboration, data governance, and operational efficiency.

Job Description:

Saratech is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Digital Thread Architect to join our growing Engineering Excellence team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of software development expertise, enterprise architecture experience, knowledge of Siemens Digital Industries Software, and depth in the engineering domain.

This role focuses on designing, architecting, and delivering Digital Thread solutions that connect Teamcenter, Siemens Capital, ERP platforms, MES systems, CRM solutions, MRP systems, vendor systems, and other enterprise applications. The role is responsible for establishing information flow across engineering, manufacturing, and business systems to improve data continuity, process automation, traceability, and business outcomes.

The successful candidate will work directly with customers, sales teams, project managers, and technical consultants to define Digital Thread strategies, develop technical solutions, and support successful deployment of digital transformation initiatives.

We are looking for an individual who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, mentoring technical resources, and helping drive the future of Digital Thread enablement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture and solution design efforts for Digital Thread solutions spanning Teamcenter, ERP, MES, CRM, MRP, EDA, vendor systems, and other enterprise applications.
• Design and implement Digital Thread solutions that improve data continuity, process automation, and business outcomes across engineering, manufacturing, and enterprise systems.
• Develop technical Digital Thread roadmaps, architecture diagrams, interface specifications, and deployment strategies.
• Define system ownership, master data strategies, synchronization models, and governance approaches across connected enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with customers to gather requirements, analyze current-state business processes, and define future-state Digital Thread solutions.
• Support pre-sales activities including technical discovery workshops, architecture reviews, solution positioning, ROM estimates, and proposal development.
• Create Digital Thread architecture specifications, interface definitions, data mapping documentation, and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership for implementation teams throughout project execution.
• Develop custom extensions, plugins, automation scripts, and solution components as required.
• Design and support Digital Thread solutions involving Siemens Teamcenter, Siemens Capital, Siemens NX, and connected enterprise applications.
• Troubleshoot complex data quality, interoperability, synchronization, and Digital Thread architecture issues.
• Mentor consultants and developers on Digital Thread best practices, architecture standards, integration patterns, and implementation methodologies.
• Work closely with project managers and customer stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Stay current with Siemens Digital Industries Software technologies, Digital Thread frameworks, and digital transformation trends.
• Contribute to Saratech Digital Thread service offerings, delivery methodologies, reusable accelerators, and best-practice documentation.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience working with Siemens Digital Industries Software solutions, including Teamcenter, Siemens Capital, NX, or related platforms.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise integration, Digital Thread, or solution architecture initiatives involving PLM and enterprise systems.
• Experience designing solutions that connect PLM and enterprise systems such as ERP, MES, CRM, MRP, or supply chain applications.
• Experience defining and implementing Digital Thread strategies that connect engineering, manufacturing, and enterprise systems.
• Experience with Siemens Active Integration products and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Strong software development background with experience in Java, C++, XML, SQL, TCL, and scripting technologies.
• Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, system architecture, and Digital Thread implementation methodologies.
• Knowledge of Digital Thread, Digital Twin, and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) concepts and their application within product development and manufacturing organizations.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing consulting skills.

Preferred:

• Experience implementing Siemens Active Integration Gateway (AIG).
• Experience with Teamcenter deployment, customization, and enterprise solution delivery projects.
• Knowledge of Siemens Capital, wire harness engineering, electrical systems design, or E/E architecture processes.
• Experience connecting Teamcenter with ERP, MES, CRM, manufacturing systems, MCAD, or EDA applications.
• Experience leading technical resources and coordinating external development teams.
• Prior consulting experience with enterprise software implementations.
• Project management or technical lead experience.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership
• Exposure to Siemens technologies and innovative digital transformation projects
• Access to customers across aerospace, defense, industrial, automotive, and high-tech manufacturing
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A culture focused on innovation, customer success, and technical excellence

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume through our online application portal.

At Saratech, we believe in harnessing the power of diverse talent to revolutionize the engineering sector. Join us and be a part of a team that's shaping the future of product lifecycle management.

Benefits

Insurance: All full-time regular employees (and dependents) are eligible to get medical, dental, vision coverage. Employees also can buy up on benefits like FSA, HSA, Life insurance, long and short-term disability.

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Retirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the company's 401k with company matching.

Paid Time Off: All full-time regular exempt employees are eligible for our Discretionary Time Off vacation policy after 90 days from their start date, Discretionary Time Off plan is a non-accrual plan for employees. All full-time regular non-exempt employees are eligible for our Paid Time Off Plan policy after 90 days, Paid Time Off plan is an 3.33 hours accrual per pay period for employees.

Paid Holidays: All full-time employees will receive 8 paid holidays per year. Full-time non-exempt employees receive an extra floater holiday per year.

Paid Sick time: All full-time and part-time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or minimum sick time required by the state.

NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS: Saratech does not accept unsolicited resumes from any external agency for the placement of any position. Unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies and received by Saratech will be considered the property of Saratech and may be contacted and engaged with directly by Saratech. Saratech will not pay a placement fee or any other fees to any third-party agency, firm or recruiter who is not specifically retained with a signed fee agreement by Saratech Human Resources to conduct a candidate search. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our website or to any Saratech employee. Saratech will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: Paydarfar Industries, Inc. dba Saratech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.