PLM & ERP Systems Architect

Nextracker; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower seeks a Data and System Specialist to lead PLM/ERP implementation, design part numbering architectures, and ensure data integrity across Arena PLM and ERP systems. You will translate business needs into technical solutions, drive governance, and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, IT, and program management.

The role emphasizes SME leadership, data migration, dashboards, and playbooks for integration of products, with a strong focus on scalability and audit readiness in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in PLM and ERP integration, stand up and launch of new systems.
• Deep working knowledge of part numbering, product data structures, and change control workflows.
• Hands-on administrative experience with Arena PLM or Oracle ERP.
• Proven ability to work independently while contributing to team-driven initiatives.
• Strong skills in data reconciliation, reporting (Excel, Power BI, or Tableau), and stakeholder communication.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity, and able to distill complex PLM/data governance needs into clear technical approaches.
• Expert/advanced knowledge of Arena/PLM architecture, best standards and understanding of how Engineering Data is used and its interaction with Supply Chain and Finance function
• Expert/advanced knowledge of ERP architecture, such as Oracle and NetSuite
• Experience with M&A activities and the impact to data and systems

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PLM/ERP implementation projects, including process mapping, solution design, configuration, and deployment.
• Understand and develop requirements for Engineering, Product Management and Quality team, while navigating the overall needs to Make to Quote, Make to Sell and Make to Deliver.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and validate business requirements, translating them into scalable system solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration between PLM and ERP systems, managing data flows and defining product data governance processes.
• Be resourceful, able to export and import data with ease, understand the PLM architecture and ERP requirements to build a successful mapping and integration.
• Complete UAT and end to end resolution of data migration.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for PLM and ERP, providing guidance on best practices and troubleshooting system issues.
• Develop and maintain key solution artifacts like functional design documents, process flow diagrams, and test scripts.
• Train end-users and provide ongoing support, create necessary documentation, crafting content, and visuals to display impact and roles.
• Analyze and improve PLM-related business processes across engineering, manufacturing, and quality departments.
• Manage project timelines, expectations, and communication, escalating issues as needed.

Skills

PLM

ERP integration

Data governance

Project management

Data reconciliation

Power BI/Tableau

Change control workflows

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

M&A data impact

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or data management

Tools

Arena PLM

Oracle ERP

NetSuite

Job description

Nextpower seeks a Data and System Specialist to lead PLM/ERP implementation, design part numbering architectures, and ensure data integrity across Arena PLM and ERP systems. You will translate business needs into technical solutions, drive governance, and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, IT, and program management.

The role emphasizes SME leadership, data migration, dashboards, and playbooks for integration of products, with a strong focus on scalability and audit readiness in a