Solution Architect - Windchill

Schneider Electric; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a senior Solution Architect for Windchill and Navigate implementations in a global setting. You will translate requirements into scalable PLM solutions, drive governance, and mentor engineering teams across multiple programs.

Candidates should have 5–10+ years in Windchill/PLM, hands-on configuration, and strong integration/data modeling expertise, plus familiarity with Azure and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in Windchill (PDMLink/MPMLink/ProjectLink) and PLM.
• Hands-on PLM configuration, customization and deployment.
• Experience in integration and data modeling for PLM ecosystems.
• Ability to lead architecture reviews and governance routines.

Responsibilities

• Define end‑to‑end solution architecture for Windchill and Navigate.
• Translate business needs into scalable, secure PLM solutions.
• Mentor developers and guide technical teams across projects.
• Drive performance, security, data governance and delivery quality.

Skills

Windchill architecture

PTC Navigate/ThingWorx

PLM configuration

REST APIs/middleware

Data modeling

Solution architecture

Global rollout experience

Education

5–10+ years PLM/Windchill

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

Tools

PTC Windchill

PTC Navigate

ThingWorx

Azure

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and deliver end‑to‑end solution architecture for Windchill and Navigate implementations
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure and high‑performance solutions
• Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards and best practices
• Conduct design reviews, solution validation and technical governance
• Implement and configure Windchill modules (PDMLink, MPMLink, ProjectLink)
• Design and deploy PTC Navigate applications relying on ThingWorx
• Configure workflows, lifecycles and business rules
• Drive performance optimization and scalability improvements

Integration & Data Management

• Define and implement integrations with ERP systems, CAD tools (Creo, AutoCAD, etc.) and Manufacturing systems (MES)
• Ensure seamless data flow and consistency across systems
• Establish robust data models and PLM data governance practices

Digital Thread Enablement

• Support implementation of digital thread across product lifecycle
• Enable traceability from design to manufacturing and service
• Drive standardization of engineering and product data

Security & Compliance

• Implement role‑based access control and secure data handling
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulations
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams for secure solution design

Stakeholder Management & Delivery

• Collaborate with business, engineering and IT teams
• Act as a technical advisor for PLM initiatives
• Drive solution delivery across projects and ensure quality outcomes
• Mentor developers and guide technical teams

Emerging Capabilities (Good to Have)

• Exposure to AI/analytics integration with PLM systems
• Understanding of DevOps/MLOps practices in PLM deployments

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong experience (5–10+ years) in PTC Windchill (PDMLink, MPMLink, ProjectLink)
• Experience in PTC Navigate / ThingWorx application development
• Hands‑on experience in PLM configuration, customization and deployment
• Knowledge of integration technologies (REST APIs, middleware)
• Familiarity with database systems and data modeling

Architecture & Enterprise Skills

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Lead Engineer
• Understanding of enterprise systems architecture and integration patterns
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Knowledge of DevOps/CI‑CD processes

Domain Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Exposure to engineering and manufacturing processes
• Awareness of digital thread concepts

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work across global teams
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilitiesLeadership and mentoring capability

Qualifications

• Experience in global enterprise rollout programs
• Exposure to regulated environments (ITAR, compliance‑heavy industries)
• Certifications: PTC Windchill, Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), Architecture frameworks (TOGAF – nice to have)

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