Windchill Solution Architect Job

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.