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