Windchill Solution Architect

Work Mode - Hybrid

Loc- Bangalore

Exp- 10 to 12 Years

Skills Required

Primary Skills

Solution Design Architecture

Job Description

Windchill Solution Architect - Job Description

1. Solution Design Architecture
   • Define end to end architecture for Windchill PLM, covering PDMLink, MPMLink, PartsLink, SUMA, ProjectLink, ESI and other modules.
   • Architect integrations between Windchill and external systems (ERP, MES, SAP, CAD applications) using Windchill ODATA REST APIs, InfoEngine services, and middleware such as MuleSoft.
   • Create scalable PLM architecture ensuring performance, maintainability, and alignment with business processes.
2. Requirements Business Process Mapping
   • Gather and analyze complex business requirements and convert them into technical design specifications.
   • Drive AS IS / TO BE process definition for PLM implementations, including change management, MBOM processes, classification, supplier management, and traceability.
   • Define and reshape business processes such as NPI, Change Management, Part Lifecycle, and SAP Windchill data flow.
3. Windchill Configuration Customization
   • Configure core Windchill components, including:
     o Type Attribute Management
     o MBOM/EBOM structures
     o Change Management workflows
     o Lifecycle templates
     o GUI/UI customizations
   • Lead solutioning for classification, supplier management, distribution targets, and metadata structures.
   • Oversee and guide customizations involving JSP, Java, JavaScript, AJAX, REST, and InfoEngine tasks.
4. Integrations Data Migration
   • Design and implement integrations between Windchill and third party PLM/CAD/ERP systems such as SAP, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Vault, and EPDM.
   • Lead complex data migration initiatives using Windchill Bulk Migrator (WBM), loaders, and custom utilities.
   • Manage CAD data publishing, document content flows, and plant specific MBOM migrations.
5. Project Delivery Governance
   • Lead end to end Windchill implementation projects including requirement analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, hyper care, and roll out.
   • Ensure compliance with PLM best practices, architectural standards, and development guidelines.
   • Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and solution validation with stakeholders.
6. Leadership, Mentoring Cross Functional Collaboration
   • Mentor PLM developers, guide cross functional teams, and ensure technical quality across deliverables.
   • Serve as the primary technical liaison between business, development, testing, and infrastructure teams.
   • Provide coaching and expert support for Windchill technologies and best practices.
7. Support, Troubleshooting Performance Optimization
   • Perform root cause analysis for high complexity issues and recommend long term fixes.
   • Optimize Windchill performance, including API tuning, workflow efficiency, job scheduling, and system load optimization.
   • Support Windchill upgrades and ensure backward compatibility of solutions.
8. Tools, Technologies Certifications
   • Proficiency in Java, JSP, JavaScript, AJAX, REST, XML, Maven, SVN, Git, Oracle/MS SQL.
   • Expertise in CAD tool ecosystems such as Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD.
   • Certifications such as PTC Certified Technical Architect and Windchill Professional Curriculum.
   • Familiarity with ThingWorx for IoT PLM extensions.

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