Job Description :

The Windchill Integration Architect is responsible for owning the end-to-end integration architecture between PTC Windchill PLM and enterprise systems such as ERP, MES, QMS, CAD, and middleware platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

- Define overall Windchill integration architecture for PLM programs.

- Determine appropriate patterns for : Real-time vs batch integrations, Event-based vs lifecycle-driven publishing, API-based vs middleware-based integrations.

- Ensure integrations are PTC-compliant, scalable, and Windchill+ ready.

- Design integrations for : ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor, JDE), MES and downstream manufacturing systems, External applications and reporting platforms.

- Architect solutions using : REST / OData services, Info-Engine, ESI (Enterprise Systems Integration), Middleware frameworks (TIBCO, MuleSoft, iLink, custom).

- Review and approve integration designs, mappings, and technical specifications.

- Own object-level integration mapping for : Parts, BOMs (EBOM / MBOM), Documents and visualizations, Changes, promotions, and lifecycle events.

- Ensure alignment with PLM business processes such as : Release to Manufacturing, Change Management, EBOM-to-MBOM publishing.

- Provide technical leadership to : Integration Consultants, Windchill Developers, Middleware teams.

- Support SIT, UAT, production cutover, and hypercare.

- Troubleshoot complex cross-system integration issues in production.

- Lead integration workshops and technical discussions with customer IT teams.

- Explain integration trade-offs, risks, and performance considerations.

- Support presales by contributing to architecture, LOE, and SOW inputs.

Required Skills & Experience :

- Deep expertise in PTC Windchill PLM.

- Strong hands-on experience with : PDMLink (mandatory), ESI, Change Management, MPMLink (as applicable).

- Strong understanding of Windchill data model and object relationships.

- Proven experience architecting integrations using : REST / OData APIs, Info-Engine, ESI, Middleware platforms.

- Strong knowledge of Oracle / SQL Server.

- Ability to design high-volume, secure, fault-tolerant integrations.

- Typically 10+ years of PLM experience with primary focus on integrations.

- Experience with Automotive, Manufacturing, or Medical Devices domains is a strong plus.

- Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability.

- Excellent client-facing communication skills.

- Structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

- Ownership mindset for integration quality and system reliability.