Manufacturing Technology Solution Architect

Faith Technologies • Menasha, WI

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About The Position

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care. The Solution Architect, Manufacturing Technology will design, implement, and optimize technology solutions tailored to the unique needs of manufacturing environments. This role requires deep expertise in manufacturing processes, Industry 4.0 technologies, and enterprise systems integration to deliver scalable, innovative, and cost-effective solutions. The Solution Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and IT, to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and/or work experience preferred.
• 7+ years of direct work experience in a similar role.
• Prior experience with ERP and other Manufacturing Systems, such as MES, PLM, Acumatica, and WMS is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise with Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT, SCADA, QMS, MES, and ERP systems.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing technology solutions in manufacturing environments (e.g., automotive, aerospace, or consumer goods).
• Strong understanding of integration technologies (e.g., APIs, middleware).

Responsibilities

• Develops end-to-end technology architectures for manufacturing systems, including IoT, automation, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and ERP integration.
• Designs scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions to support smart manufacturing initiatives, such as predictive maintenance, digital twins, and real-time analytics.
• Evaluates and recommends technologies, platforms, and tools to meet business and technical requirements.
• Partners with manufacturing operations, IT, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, identify pain points, and translate them into technical solutions.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, providing strategic guidance on technology adoption and process optimization.
• Facilitates workshops and presentations to communicate solution designs and gain stakeholder buy-in.
• Oversees the implementation of technology solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural designs and industry standards.
• Stays abreast of emerging technologies, such as AI, machine learning, robotics, and edge computing, to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
• Identifies opportunities for process automation, data-driven decision-making, and operational efficiency gains.
• Conducts proof-of-concept (POC) projects to validate new technologies and approaches.
• Creates detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, system specifications, and deployment guides.
• Provides training and knowledge transfer to internal teams and clients to ensure successful adoption of solutions.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive, merit-based compensation.
• Career path development.
• Flexible and robust benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree