PLM Solution Architect (German Language Skills Required)

N-iX is a software development service company founded in 2002 in Lviv, with presence in eight countries including Poland, Ukraine, Sweden, Bulgaria, Malta, the UK, the US, and Colombia. It has a community of over 2,000 professionals and partners with global industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. The role involves leading enterprise-level Product Lifecycle Management initiatives for a major customer in the automotive sector.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in the PLM domain and solution architecture
• Deep expertise in at least one major PLM platform: Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or equivalent enterprise PLM solution
• Proven track record in solution architecture and enterprise system integration
• Strong understanding of core PLM concepts: Bill of Materials (BOM) management, Engineering Change Management (ECM/ECO), Product Data Management (PDM), Configuration management, Workflow and lifecycle management
• Experience with APIs, web services, and integration technologies
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies
• German language skills at B1/B2 level (CEFR), mandatory for business meetings, technical discussions, workshops, and presentations
• Fluent English (written and spoken) for international collaboration

Nice to have:

• Experience in automotive or manufacturing industries
• Understanding of industry-specific compliance and standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS)
• Familiarity with digital thread and digital twin concepts
• Experience with IoT, Industry 4.0, or smart manufacturing initiatives
• Understanding of Agile/DevOps methodologies in the PLM context

Solution Architecture & Implementation:

• Lead end-to-end PLM solution architecture design, development, and implementation
• Define and maintain PLM architecture standards, best practices, and technology roadmap
• Conduct solution design sessions, architecture reviews, and technical assessments
• Ensure system scalability, data governance, and regulatory compliance
• Support deployment activities, system migrations, and platform upgrades

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage directly with German-speaking business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and refine requirements
• Facilitate workshops and design sessions in the German language
• Translate business needs into technical solutions and architecture blueprints
• Present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

System Integration:

• Drive integration strategies with enterprise systems including ERP Systems (SAP), CAD Tools (Siemens NX, CATIA, and others), and PLM Platforms (Teamcenter, Windchill, or similar)
• Design and implement API-based integrations across the enterprise ecosystem