Apriso Solution Architect

TechDigital Group; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking a Solution Architect who will provide technical leadership for the design and implementation of Apriso based MES solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting solutions, working with MES software, and creating technical specifications.

This role allows candidates to work remotely from anywhere within the United States, focusing on developing best practices and integrating solutions into business processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Supply Chain/ LES/ MES/ ERP/ Automation roles.
• Experience with business processes and practices.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect solutions using best practices with Apriso Software.
• Create functional specifications and technical designs.
• Provide guidance to partners and customers.

Skills

Implementation of MES software

Understanding of Apriso data model

Excellent problem solving skills

Programming background in C#, SQL/PL SQL, Java

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

Project Management software

Presentation software

Job description

Overview

The Solution Architect will provide technical leadership for the definition, design, and implementation of Apriso based MES solution. In this role you will set the expectations, provide insight into the solutions to be provided, create prototypes and functional and technical specifications. In addition, you will provide the architectural design that will be the foundation for the implementation.

Candidates can be based anywhere in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Architect solutions using the best business practices utilizing the Apriso Software suite of products.
• Create conceptual designs, process definitions/functional business blueprints based on identified requirements.
• Develop and implement processes to evaluate, capture, and apply best practices and lessons learned.
• Perform handover of the Blueprints to the Project/Delivery Managers and/or Implementation Leads.
• Create appropriate technical designs based on functional specifications.
• Promote the development and use of repeatable solutions with focus on reusable templates and time to value.
• Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to partners and customers.
• Provide assistance to Project Managers for Pre-Sales RFP and questions from Field Pre Sales Consultants.
• Assist in providing technical and functional help for packaging solutions for vertical industries.
• Lead internal process improvement of Apriso business practices and procedures.

Top Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (Required).
• Master's Degree in related field (Preferred).
• Experience in implementing MES software for key modules such as Production, Quality and Warehouse – architecting and implementing – including automation, production monitoring and execution, quality planning and execution, detailed scheduling and sequencing, and interfaces to ERP.
• Understanding of Apriso data model and Apriso process builder framework.
• Knowledge of material management as it pertains to the shop floor. Understanding of different replenishment strategies (Push/Pull, Kanban).
• Working knowledge of Project Management and presentation software business tools.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Minimum of 8 years in a Supply Chain/ LES/ MES/ ERP/ Automation functional / technical role providing familiarity with business processes and practices.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in the Information Technology Industry.
• Programming background with C#, SQL/PL SQL, Java and web based technologies.

Secondary Skills

• SAP or Oracle applications experience is a plus.
• Experience using Biztalk Server, SAP Business Connector is a plus.
• Business Process Certifications, such as APICS, CPIM is a plus.
• Strategic Program Certifications, such as Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus.
• Understanding of RF and RFID technologies and devices is a plus.