Windchill Solution Architect-Remote

Title: Windchill PDMLink Architect

Location: Remote (USA)

Experience: 10+ years

Duration: 12 months (extendable)

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Windchill PDMLink Architect to lead solution design and customizations, managing upstream CAD integrations and downstream SAP/ERP integrations within an enterprise environment.

Required Skills

• 10+ years in Windchill PLM; minimum 3 years as Architect
• 7+ years in PDMLink configuration and customization (v11.x / v12)
• 5+ years defining independent architectures and driving projects
• Expertise in PDMLink Lifecycle, OIR, ACLs, BOM, Change Management, CAD Data Management
• Hands-on experience with upstream CAD integrations Creo, CATIA, or NX
• Experience with downstream SAP ERP 6.0 / SAP S/4HANA integration
• Proficient in Java, JSP, JavaScript, J2EE, XML, Info*Engine, Web Services
• Strong Oracle DB, SQL, and PL/SQL knowledge

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Windchill PDMLink solution architecture and implementation
• Translate business requirements into flexible, modular, and scalable technical solutions
• Identify gaps and define disposition plan configuration, process workaround, or custom development
• Establish customization standards Actions, Validators, Listeners, Workflows, ACLs, OIRs
• Act as SME across PLM process domains: Change Management, BOM, Product Structure, and Supplier Management
• Design and govern upstream CAD and downstream SAP/ERP integrations
• Review code, govern deployments, and manage multi-environment configuration via GIT
• Support QA, SIT, UAT, and go-live activities
• Mentor and guide the development team