What are the responsibilities and job description for the MFG Solution Architect position at Generis Tek Inc?
Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Srushti Mane at email address srush.mane@generistek.com can be reached on # (630) 576-1930.
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Position Details:
MFG Solution Architect- Detroit, MI
Location : Detroit, MI-48201 or Kansas City, MO- 64101 (Hybrid)
Project Duration : 7 months (Contract to Hire)
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineers, and IT teams to define solution requirements aligned with manufacturing strategy.
• Design scalable, secure, and efficient solutions integrating shop floor systems (e.g., MES, SCADA) with enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, PLM, QMS).
• Lead solution design for smart factory initiatives, including IoT, data analytics, and digital twin technologies.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and vendors for manufacturing systems.
• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout project lifecycles—from conceptual design to implementation, with active leadership in daily operations by being embedded in a Solution Pillar, attending daily, weekly and sprint team ceremonies
• Support process mapping, gap analysis, and system configuration in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation including system blueprints, data flow diagrams, and integration patterns.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with solution design and delivery.
• Stay current with trends in Industry 4.0, manufacturing technologies, and digital transformation.
Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience:
• 10 years of experience in IT, systems integration, or enterprise architecture roles.
• 5 years of experience specifically in manufacturing or industrial automation environments.
Technical Skills:
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and technologies (e.g., MES, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, DCS, and Networking).
• Understanding and Experience with Maximo or other Machine Reliability and Reliability Centered Maintenance tools
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and edge computing.
• Knowledge of data modeling, integration patterns (e.g., APIs, middleware, OPC-UA, MQTT), and cybersecurity in OT/IT environments.
• Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies: IIoT, predictive maintenance, digital twins, etc.
Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving and questions skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities to
Understand and assess changing business needs while considering the impact on both technology and business.
• Effectively articulate and communicate business alternatives to a variety of audiences across the business (Product Owners, Chief Product Owners) and ITx leadership (Technical Leads and Senior Management)
• Continual focus on new technologies, platforms, strategies, and solutions for the future based on technical and economic feasibility
Preferred Certifications:
• TOGAF, ArchiMate, or other architecture frameworks.
• Certifications in MES or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP PP/ME, Rockwell, Siemens).
• PMP or Agile project management certifications.
• Specific AWS or Azure Solution Architecture Certifications
Additions Beneficial Qualifications:
• If you have Developed & deployed Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Enterprise solutions integrating Equipment Data collection / Sensors (Heat, Vibration, Cycle times), Machine Learning / AI models, Mobile application, notifications, and integrations.
• Lead regular reviews of the portfolio(s) to identify opportunities for improvement in the areas of stability, performance, and complexity reduction
• Hands-on Application Development experience.
To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Srushti Mane at email address srush.mane@generistek.com can be reached on # (630) 576-1930.