Windchill Solution Architect

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, Info*Engine services, and middleware such as MuleSoft.

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.

Windchill Configuration & Customization

• Configure core Windchill components, including:
  • Type & Attribute Management
  • MBOM/EBOM structures
  • Change Management workflows
  • Lifecycle templates
  • 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 Info*Engine tasks.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.