Acuity · 18 hours ago
PLM Lead Solutions Architect
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $272K/yr
10+ years expAcuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company focused on innovative products and services. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Engineering / Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solution Architect to lead the architecture, integration, and modernization of their enterprise PLM and Product Engineering space, ensuring systems are scalable and aligned with the company's digital strategy.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the key point of contact & solution architect for the product engineering domain - across all product areas, including Parts & Components, Product Catalog, Bills of Materials (BoMs), CAD integrations, and Product Master Data (PIM)
Design and evolve scalable architecture for managing multi-level products, configurable products, and engineering hierarchies within PLM systems (e.g., PTC Windchill) and PIM systems
Enable end-to-end integration between CAD/EDA tools (e.g., Altium, SolidWorks, PTC Creo) and PLM platforms to support design traceability and digital thread workflows
Lead the selection, integration, and governance strategy for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms that support the global product engineering team, product catalog syndication, and attribute enrichment
Build seamless product data flows between engineering (PLM), commerce (PIM), Integration (ex, MuleSoft), ERP, MDM, and customer-facing applications
Establish and standardize processes for creating, managing, and distributing high-quality Product Master Data
Drive integration architecture using MuleSoft, RESTful APIs, or similar platforms to ensure robust, secure connectivity across systems
Incorporate monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., Grafana, ElasticSearch, Power BI) to support operational transparency and product data service reliability
Explore and apply Generative AI to accelerate attribute creation, component matching, and intelligent product metadata transformation
Partner with security, data governance, and business stakeholders to enforce standards, ensure compliance, and support scalable innovation
Serve as an advisor and thought leader across product and engineering domains, enabling teams to execute efficiently on complex data and system requirements
Define standards for architecture documentation using modeling tools, methods, and industry best practices – C4 models, etc
Perform duties with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities effectively, and delegate tasks as needed. Guide other engineers and inspire team members to achieve individual and team goals
Lead the organization to design, develop & deploy Generative AI applications, integrating with various enterprise-grade semantic search across document repositories
Implement DevOps automation, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure provisioning (IaC), and deployment strategies
Build high-performance RESTful APIs and streaming microservices for real-time data processing and distribution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in enterprise solution architecture with a strong focus on PLM, PIM, and product data ecosystems in a global B2B model
Deep expertise in PTC Windchill PLM, including product structures, change/configuration management, and BOM management (eBOM, mBOM, pBOM translations)
Hands-on experience with CAD/EDA integrations across Creo, SolidWorks, Altium, and ThingWorx, enabling seamless design-to-manufacturing workflows
Proven track record leading Altium upgrades and integrations with Git repositories, Windchill, and enterprise systems
Strong background in Product Information Management (PIM) for product catalog syndication, attribute enrichment, and commerce/ERP alignment
Demonstrated success in data governance, product master data management, and global data migration initiatives, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability
Expertise in integration architectures using MuleSoft, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems for cross-platform connectivity
Strong understanding of .NET technologies, including .NET Core & .NET Framework. Experience with Agile development methodologies
Skilled in Azure cloud-native architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices-based design
Proficiency with Azure DevOps (ADO) for CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code (ARM/Bicep)
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, including backlog management, sprint ceremonies, and delivery transparency
Excellent communication and leadership skills, proven ability to align cross-functional stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, ERP, and Commerce
Available to work onsite and travel based on business needs
Benefits
Health care
Dental coverage
Vision plans
401K benefits
Commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role
Company
Acuity
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Neil Ashe
CEO
Vernon J. Nagel
Executive Chairman
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