Windchill Architect

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Job Description

Your Profile

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of PTC Windchill PLM solutions for global engineering and manufacturing organizations.
• Define scalable Windchill architecture, data models, integrations, and customization strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Architect and implement solutions involving Product Data Management (PDM), Change Management, Configuration Management, and Document Management.
• Lead Windchill upgrades, migrations, performance optimization, and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Design and govern integrations between Windchill and enterprise systems such as SAP, Oracle ERP, MES, CRM, and CAD applications.
• Provide technical leadership for customization and development using Windchill APIs, Java, J2EE, Info*Engine, and Workflow technologies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, and delivery teams to define PLM roadmaps and solution blueprints.
• Establish architecture standards, development guidelines, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Lead technical reviews, solution assessments, risk mitigation, and implementation planning activities.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Role

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with at least 5+ years as a Windchill Solution Architect or Technical Architect.
• Strong expertise in PTC Windchill modules including PDMLink, ProjectLink, MPMLink, PartsLink, and Change Management.
• Hands-on experience in Windchill customization, configuration, workflow development, and Info*Engine integrations.
• Deep understanding of Windchill architecture, object models, lifecycle management, access control, and release management processes.
• Experience integrating Windchill with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP, and CAD tools like Creo, CATIA, NX, and SolidWorks.
• Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, REST APIs, Web Services, XML, and enterprise integration frameworks.
• Experience leading Windchill upgrades, migration programs, performance tuning, and cloud deployment initiatives.
• Knowledge of Digital Thread, Digital Twin, MBSE, Model-Based Manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives is highly desirable.
• Experience working within Agile delivery models and global distributed teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

What you'll love about working here

• We offer a range of career paths and internal opportunities within Capgemini Group.
• You will get comprehensive wellness benefits including health checks, telemedicine, insurance with top-ups, elder care, partner coverage, and new parent support through flexible work arrangements.
• Work on large-scale PLM transformation programs for leading Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Manufacturing, Energy, and High-Tech organizations.
• Gain exposure to next-generation Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and AI-enabled PLM initiatives.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.