Position: Windchill Solutions Architect Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
Location & Schedule
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Work Type: Hybrid (2-4 days onsite required)
Company: Direct client of Clover Consulting (a Myticas Company)
Position Overview Seeking an experienced Windchill Solutions Architect to join a global Engineering Systems team focused on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver high-quality solutions using Agile practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field
5+ years Windchill and PLM business process experience
Deep Windchill expertise in:
Workflow Design
Type and Attribute Management
Container Strategy
Access Control Policies
Life Cycle Definition
Change Process Templates
CAD Data Management
XBOM Management
Technical Requirements
PTC Products
Windchill (advanced)
Creo
ESI/TIBCO
ThingWorx
Additional Technologies
ERP Systems: SAP ECC, SAP S/4
Programming: Java, JavaScript, SQL
MS Office Suite
MS Azure DevOps
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Identify breakthrough solutions
Lead legacy data migrations
Implement PLM technologies
Develop system requirements
Guide technology direction
Technical Implementation
Workflow design
System integration
Data migration
Process optimization
Architecture development
Collaboration
Build client relationships
Lead cross-functional teams
Provide technical guidance
Support global initiatives
Mentor team members
Preferred Experience
Engineering/math background
Agile/SCRUM methodology
ERP integration expertise
ICM implementation
BOM transformation
Parts classification
Sustainability functionality
Professional Competencies
Strong communication skills
Problem-solving ability
Project management expertise
Relationship building
Self-directed initiative
Teaching/mentoring capability