Job DescriptionRole Title: Windchill Solution ArchitectLocation: United States (Onsite/Hybrid)Years of Experience (Total/Relevant):Total Experience: 15–18 YearsRelevant Experience: Minimum 10–12 years in PTC Windchill PLM with at least 5 years in Solution Architecture roles.Technical Skills:Strong expertise in PTC Windchill PLM (11.x/12.x/13.x)Hands-on experience in Windchill PDMLink, ProjectLink, MPMLink, PartsLink, Change Management, Document ManagementExperience with Creo Integration (WGM) and CAD Data ManagementExpertise in Windchill Customization using Java, JCA, JSP, MVC, InfoEngine, OData, REST APIs, and Web ServicesExperience in Windchill Upgrade, Migration, and Performance TuningStrong understanding of Windchill Data Model, Access Control, Lifecycle, Workflow, and Business RulesExperience integrating Windchill with enterprise applications such as SAP, Oracle ERP, MES, Teamcenter, Enovia, and third-party systemsKnowledge of Windchill Bulk Migrator (WBM) and Data Migration strategiesStrong database knowledge (Oracle/SQL Server/PostgreSQL)Experience with Apache Tomcat, Method Server configuration, LDAP, SSO, and SecurityFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and container technologies is desirableKnowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, and Agile methodologiesRoles & Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise Windchill PLM implementations, upgrades, and modernization programs.Design scalable, secure, and high-performing Windchill solutions aligned with business and enterprise architecture standards.Work closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, product owners, and IT leadership to translate business requirements into technical solutions.Define application architecture, integration architecture, data migration strategy, and deployment approach.Lead technical design workshops and prepare architecture documents, solution blueprints, and technical specifications.Provide technical leadership for Windchill customization, configuration, workflows, lifecycle management, and integrations.Architect integrations between Windchill and ERP, CAD, MES, CRM, and other enterprise applications.Review solution designs, code quality, security, performance, and best practices.Lead Windchill upgrade and migration initiatives from legacy PLM platforms.Mentor development teams and establish architecture governance, coding standards, and technical best practices.Support effort estimation, technical proposals, solution reviews, and pre-sales activities.Collaborate with infrastructure teams on deployment, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and cloud migration strategies.Ensure compliance with enterprise security, quality, and regulatory standards.Stay current with PTC product roadmap and recommend innovative solutions for continuous improvement.Qualification & Certification (If any):EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.Master's degree is preferred.Preferred CertificationsPTC Windchill Certified Professional/Administrator (preferred)PTC Windchill Solution Architect Certification (preferred)TOGAF Certification (preferred)AWS or Azure Cloud Certification (good to have)Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Agilist (good to have)Good to Have / Must Have Skills:Must Have15–18 years of IT experience with extensive experience in PTC Windchill PLM.Strong Solution Architecture experience on large-scale enterprise PLM implementations.Expertise in Windchill customization, configuration, workflows, and lifecycle management.Experience with Windchill integrations using REST APIs, Java, InfoEngine, and Web Services.Hands-on experience in PLM upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization.Strong Java/J2EE development background.Excellent stakeholder management, technical leadership, and communication skills.Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.Good to HaveExperience with Creo, ThingWorx, Navigate, Codebeamer, or Arbortext.Knowledge of Digital Thread, Digital Twin, MBSE, ALM, and Model-Based Engineering.Experience with cloud-native deployments (AWS/Azure/Kubernetes).Exposure to Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Devices, or Industrial Engineering domains.Experience supporting pre-sales, RFP/RFI responses, solution estimation, and architecture governance.Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools and PLM analytics solutions.
