Opcenter Technical Architect

Role Overview
- We are looking for a highly experienced Siemens Opcenter Technical Architect to lead the design, integration, and optimization of Opcenter solutions across our manufacturing and PLM landscape.
- The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Siemens Opcenter MES, APS, Quality Management, and RD&L modules, with proven experience integrating Opcenter with Teamcenter and SAP PLM.
- This role is critical in ensuring seamless data flow, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment across enterprise systems.
Must-Have Skills
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with Siemens Opcenter (MES, APS, Quality Management, RD&L).
- Proven experience integrating Opcenter with Teamcenter and SAP PLM (or other PLM systems).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, LIMS, CALVIN, PLM, and ERP (SAP).
- Expertise in integration technologies: web services, APIs, middleware (e.g., ESB, SOAP/REST, XML).
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and data mapping/transformation processes.
- Knowledge of cloud and on-premises deployment strategies.
Core Responsibilities
- Architecture & Implementation
- Lead the design, configuration, and customization of Siemens Opcenter solutions.
- Architect and implement MES, APS, Quality Management, and RD&L modules including LIMS and CALVIN.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and business goals.
- System Integration
- Integrate Opcenter with Teamcenter and SAP PLM, ensuring synchronization of materials, BOMs, and work orders.
- Utilize middleware and APIs to enable seamless data exchange across systems.
- Process Optimization
- Analyze manufacturing and lab processes to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and compliance.
- Support data validation, audit trails, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, GxP).
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, QA/QC, IT, and business stakeholders.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and support teams.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, integration blueprints, and system roadmaps.
- Generate reports and dashboards to monitor system performance and compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Opcenter RD&L, LIMS, and CALVIN for lab workflow management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.