PLM Solution Architect

Role Overview

Designs, implements, and supports enterprise Product Lifecycle Management solutions using PTC Windchill. Responsible for translating engineering and business requirements into scalable Windchill-based architectures, ensuring effective management of product data, change, and configuration across the enterprise. In reseller/SI environments, also contributes to pre-sales, solution shaping, and multi-client delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end Windchill PLM solutions (data model, workflows, lifecycles)
• Configure and support Windchill modules (e.g., PDMLink, ProjectLink, MPMLink)
• Design and implement BOM, change management, and configuration management processes
• Define and deliver integrations with ERP, CAD, and other enterprise systems
• Support data migration, system upgrades, and deployment activities
• Lead workshops to gather requirements and define solution designs
• Support pre-sales activities including demos, RFP responses, and estimations
• Ensure solutions follow Windchill best practices and governance standards

Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with PTC Windchill architecture and configuration
• Deep understanding of PLM concepts: BOM management, ECR/ECO processes, product structure
• Experience with CAD integration (e.g., Creo or other MCAD tools)
• Knowledge of enterprise integration (ERP systems, APIs, web services)
• Experience in consulting, systems integrator, or reseller environments
• Ability to translate business requirements into Windchill solution designs
• Familiarity with Java/customization and Windchill APIs (preferred but not always required)

Outputs

• Windchill solution architecture designs
• Workflow, lifecycle, and configuration specifications
• Integration and interface design documents
• Deployment and rollout support materials
• Pre-sales demos and solution proposals