Windchill Solution Architect

Windchill Solution Architect

Location - North America- remote- EST Timezone

Solution Design & Architecture

• Define end to end architecture for Windchill PLM, covering PDMLink, MPMLink, Parts Link, SUMA, Project Link, 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 Mule Soft.
• 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:
  Type & Attribute Management, MBOM/EBOM structures, Change Management workflows, Lifecycle templates, 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, Solid Works, 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, Solid Works, Inventor, AutoCAD.
• Certifications such as PTC Certified Technical Architect and Windchill Professional Curriculum.
• Familiarity with Thing Worx for IoT PLM extensions.