Lead Solution Architect - Agentic AI for Manufacturing

Siemens; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Pune is seeking a Lead Solution Architect for Agentic AI in Manufacturing. You will drive global initiatives, pilot new AI solutions, and shape DevOps pipelines across IT/OT landscapes.

You bring 5+ years in international manufacturing or IT, 3+ years in cloud and modern architectures, and strong leadership to influence stakeholders.

Excellent English communication is mandatory; role is based in Pune with opportunities to impact factories worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, business informatics, or a similar field.
• 5+ years of experience in international manufacturing and/or IT organizations, collaborating with multicultural teams (10-13 years total).
• 3+ years in cloud technologies, modern architectures, and automated DevOps pipelines.
• Strong IT/OT connectivity knowledge including Edge, IoT, OPC UA, MQTT.
• Excellent English communication is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Siemens-wide initiatives for Agentic AI solutions in manufacturing.
• Drive pilots and service creation projects; lead as an inspiring implementer for agentic AI in IT/OT.
• Build sophisticated agentic AI solutions and extend MVPs into DevOps pipelines.
• Own and scale an emerging Industrial AIOps portfolio across factories.
• Identify high-impact use cases in IT/OT in close collaboration with factory stakeholders.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

DevOps

Cloud technologies

IT/OT knowledge

Education

Master's degree in CS/IT/engineering

Tools

Agentic AI frameworks

OPC UA

MQTT

LLM orchestration

Job description

Dear Aspirant!

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We're looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you'd make a phenomenal addition to our vibrant international team.

At Siemens IoT and Platform Services (IT IPS SIA) we build the IT foundation for our Siemens businesses. One of our ambitions is to lead IT/OT convergence and Industrial AI together with our Siemens factories and buildings. Siemens operates the most innovative factories and buildings across the globe - Siemens IT supports their digital transformation journey.

We are looking for: Lead Solution Architect - Agentic AI for Manufacturing

We are the home of innovators - Dream Builders, Impact Creators & Future Makers.

Are you one of them? Come join us!

Your Mission Will Be

• As a highly skilled, hands-on, and motivated, you will be responsible for leading global Siemens-wide initiatives for Agentic AI solutions in the manufacturing area.
• You are responsible for driving pilots and service creation projects as well as for acting as an inspiring leader and key implementer for agentic AI in the IT/OT domain.
• If you are creative, and fast-moving DevOps Engineer/Architect who has a background in IT/OT or manufacturing. You will seamlessly transition from sketching a new solution on a whiteboard to directly implementing it, convincing factory stakeholders with your hands-on technical credibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architect & Implementer: Build sophisticated agentic AI solutions based on modern AI Agent frameworks and IT standards. You will quickly build fast, creative MVP solutions and rapidly extend them into solid DevOps pipelines.
• AIOps for OT Ownership: Own and scale an emerging Industrial AIOps portfolio that automates the operation of thousands of OT assets across our factories.
• Lead Innovation & Customer Zero: Lead hands-on activities to pilot and deploy new Siemens product innovations around Agentic AI in close collaboration with our internal factories.
• Use Case Architect: Identify and design high-impact opportunities for agentic AI solutions in the IT/OT domain in close alignment with factory stakeholders.
• Thought Leadership: Act as an inspiring leader with vision, consultant, and enabler of the industrial AI transformation, bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI and physical shop-floor realities.
• Foster Leadership and Collaboration: Work closely with business units, IT teams, product teams, and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes. Act as a role model for cross-company collaboration as part of #OneTechCompany.

You're excited to build on your existing expertise, including:

• Education: Master's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, business informatics, or a similar field.
• Experience: Expert know-how and 5+ years of experience in international manufacturing and/or IT organizations, collaborating with multi-cultural teams of experts with total of 10-13 years of experience.
• DevOps Mastery: Expert know-how and 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud technologies, modern architectures, and building automated DevOps pipelines.
• IT/OT Connectivity: In-depth knowledge of IT/OT environments, including Edge and IoT connectivity, industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT), and the unique operational requirements of a factory floor.
• Agentic AI: Advanced, hands-on knowledge of modern agentic AI frameworks and LLM orchestration.
• Leadership & Drive: A fast-moving, creative, and senior mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders and bring complex technical topics into physical implementation.
• Languages: Excellent communication in English is mandatory.

Join us and be yourself!

This role is based in Pune, where you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society.

Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

We're Siemens.

A collection of over 312,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries.

We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in.

All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.