Technical Architect III

Job Title: MES Solution Architect

Job Location:

Ft Worth, TX - Remote (or Fort Worth, Texas location)
Job Duration: 24 Months

Position Summary:
As an Opcenter Solution Architect you will support the Siemens Opcenter MES rollout across client's diverse manufacturing sites. The Siemens Opcenter Solution Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing MES customizations and integrations that enable reliable, scalable, and seamless shop floor functionality. This role bridges manufacturing operations, IT, and OT by translating business and operational requirements into robust technical solutions within the Siemens Opcenter ecosystem.
The Solution Architect focuses on solution design, system extensions, integrations, and technical governance, ensuring Opcenter aligns with manufacturing processes, enterprise systems, and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
Solution Architecture & Design

• Conduct fit gap analysis to evaluate manufacturing requirements against Opcenter standard capabilities.
• Design end to end MES solutions that support manufacturing operations, traceability, quality, and compliance.
• Develop solution blueprints, system architectures, data models, and technical design documentation.
• Ensure solutions align with ISA 95 principles and enterprise architecture standards.

MES Customization & Extensions

• Design and build Opcenter customizations including services, rules, events, extensions, and UI components.
• Develop custom business logic, data structures, and user interactions to support shop floor needs.
• Support and manage MES enhancement and customization extensions while maintaining system stability.
• Contribute to a common MES code base to ensure reuse, consistency, and maintainability across sites.

Integrations & Data Exchange

• Architect and implement integrations between Opcenter and ERP (e.g., SAP), PLM, SCADA, automation, historians, and other enterprise systems.
• Design and develop interfaces using REST/SOAP APIs, web services, messaging frameworks, or Opcenter Integration Frameworks.
• Ensure data integrity, reliability, performance, and traceability across integrated systems.

• Support MES deployment activities including configuration, technical testing, validation, and release readiness.
• Develop and execute technical test scripts and support GxP documentation where applicable.
• Participate in incident, problem, change, and configuration management processes (ITIL aligned).

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Translate business and manufacturing requirements into MES functional and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, IT, OT, and external vendors to ensure solution alignment and execution.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

• Troubleshoot and resolve MES integration and customization issues to maintain production stability.
• Support Opcenter upgrades, patches, and platform evolution initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to optimize system performance, data flow, and user experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT Technology, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience working with Siemens Opcenter / Camstar MES solutions.
• Hands on experience designing and implementing MES customizations and integrations.
• Strong understanding of MES architecture, manufacturing systems, and shop floor operations.
• Experience with integration technologies (REST/SOAP APIs, messaging, web services).
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking)

• Experience with Opcenter Execution (Discrete, Process, or Medical/Pharma).
• Experience working in regulated or validated environments (GxP, FDA, ISO).
• Familiarity with ERP, PLM, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.
• Knowledge of CN MOM / CIO, Solution Configuration / Build with Designer / Portal Studio
• Exposure to ITIL processes and tools (e.g., Service Now, Jira).

Key Competencies:

• Strong system thinking and problem solving skills.
• Clear communication of technical concepts to non technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong documentation and design discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple enhancements or initiatives in a fast paced environment.

About This Role:
This role enables digital manufacturing by ensuring Opcenter is technically robust, well integrated, and aligned with shop floor reality. The Solution Architect plays a critical role in connecting manufacturing operations to enterprise systems while supporting scalability, compliance, and continuous improvement.