PLM Engineering Process Architect - Automation

Location: Remote:  Eastern or Central Time Zone Based  Employment Status: Salary Full-Time   Function: Manufacturing   Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Salaried 62 ($125,231 - $180,000) Bonus Plan:  AIP    Target Bonus:  20.0 Recruiter: Allison Schock Req ID:  29959        ​ Position Summary

The PLM Engineering Systems Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing the engineering systems architecture that enables Lincoln Electric's Global Automation digital transformation strategy. Working in partnership with the Manager, Digital Transformation & Enterprise Systems Integration, this role translates business requirements into scalable technology solutions that connect engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, and project execution across the enterprise.   As the technical leader for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and enterprise engineering systems, the PLM Engineering Systems Architect develops and executes the technology roadmap supporting integrated digital processes from product conception through manufacturing, project delivery, and aftermarket support.   This position serves as the primary technical authority for the integration of Siemens Teamcenter with SAP, Epicor Kinetic, Octave Sequence PPM, CAD applications, manufacturing systems, and other enterprise platforms to establish a seamless digital thread across the Global Automation business. Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture & Technology Strategy

Develop and maintain the engineering systems architecture supporting the Global Automation digital transformation roadmap. Translate business strategies into scalable technical solutions and implementation plans. Define technology standards, integration patterns, and architectural governance for engineering applications. Establish a long-term roadmap for PLM, engineering data management, and enterprise system integration.

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Leadership

Serve as the technical owner and architect for Siemens Teamcenter. Design and optimize PLM processes supporting:

Product development Engineering change management Configuration management Bill of Materials (EBOM, MBOM) Document control Product release workflows

Ensure engineering data integrity and lifecycle governance across the organization. Key Responsibilities (Continued)

Enterprise Systems Integration

PLM SAP ERP Epicor Kinetic ERP Project Portfolio Management (PPM) CAD platforms Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Business Intelligence and reporting platforms

Design secure, scalable interfaces utilizing APIs, middleware, and modern integration technologies. Ensure consistent master data synchronization across enterprise systems.

Digital Thread & Engineering Data Management

Develop an enterprise digital thread connecting engineering, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, finance, and project execution. Standardize engineering data models and product structures across the organization. Define governance for engineering master data, metadata, revisions, and configuration management. Improve traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

Technical Leadership

Provide technical leadership for enterprise engineering systems projects. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend future-state capabilities. Lead technical design reviews, architecture governance, and solution validation. Mentor engineering system administrators and technical analysts. Key Responsibilities (Continued)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, Quality, and Project Management teams to align technology solutions with business objectives. Work closely with the Manager, Digital Transformation & Enterprise Systems Integration to prioritize initiatives and execute the enterprise technology roadmap. Collaborate with software vendors,