AI Principal Architect: Smart Manufacturing & Operations

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Digital Services, a leader in digital transformation, seeks an AI Principal Solution Architect to define the enterprise AI vision for Smart Manufacturing and Operations. You will design IT-OT architectures, integrating MES, SCADA, PLCs, IoT, edge and cloud platforms to solve complex business challenges.

You will engage executives, run architecture workshops, and craft transformation roadmaps while mentoring cross-functional teams and driving innovative accelerators across global programs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading digital transformation in manufacturing or smart factory environments.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML, GenAI, Agentic AI, Physical AI, Industrial AI, digital twins, and intelligent automation techniques.
• Proven experience architecting enterprise-scale IT-OT solutions integrating MES, SCADA, PLCs, historians, IoT, edge computing, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical vision and architecture for enterprise-scale AI solutions across Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Operations.
• Lead architecture workshops, assess business needs, and create transformation roadmaps.
• Provide architectural governance, mentor teams, and collaborate with global engineering and partner ecosystems.

Skills

AI/ML

GenAI

Agentic AI

Industrial AI

Digital twins

IT-OT architecture

Solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Executive communications

Consulting skills

Job description

Hitachi Digital Services, a leader in digital transformation, seeks an AI Principal Solution Architect to define the enterprise AI vision for Smart Manufacturing and Operations. You will design IT-OT architectures, integrating MES, SCADA, PLCs, IoT, edge and cloud platforms to solve complex business challenges.

You will engage executives, run architecture workshops, and craft transformation roadmaps while mentoring cross-functional teams and driving innovative accelerators across global programs.