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Manufacturing Solution Architect

Hitachi Digital Services
United States, Texas, Dallas
Dec 24, 2025
Our Company We're Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world's potential. We're people-centric and here to power good.Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our companyand customers from what's now to what's next.We make it happen through the power of acceleration. Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don't expect you to 'fit' every requirement - your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us. The team You will join a cross-functional digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 transformation team focused on modernizing shop-floor and enterprise integration across global manufacturing environments. The team partners closely with business stakeholders, operations, IT, and engineering leaders to design scalable, secure, and future-ready manufacturing solutions that drive operational efficiency, visibility, and innovation across smart factory initiatives. The role As a Manufacturing / Industrial Solution Architect, you will lead the end-to-end design and governance of enterprise manufacturing solutions, bridging shop-floor systems with enterprise platforms. You will be responsible for defining architecture standards, leading solution design for smart factory programs, and guiding implementation from concept through deployment. Key responsibilities include: Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineering, and IT teams to define solution requirements aligned with manufacturing strategy. Design scalable, secure, and efficient architectures integrating shop-floor systems (MES, SCADA, PLCs) with enterprise applications (ERP, PLM, QMS). Lead solution design for smart factory initiatives, including IoT, data analytics, predictive maintenance, and digital twin technologies. Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and vendors for manufacturing and industrial systems. Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity policies, and regulatory requirements. Provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle-from conceptual design through implementation and rollout. Support process mapping, gap analysis, and system configuration in partnership with cross-functional teams. Develop and maintain architectural artifacts such as system blueprints, data flow diagrams, and integration patterns. Identify, assess, and mitigate architectural and delivery risks. Stay current on Industry 4.0 trends, emerging manufacturing technologies, and digital transformation best practices. What you'll bring 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 hands-on experience within manufacturing, industrial automation, or shop-floor environments. Technical Expertise Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and technologies (MES, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, DCS). Strong familiarity with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and edge computing architectures. Solid knowledge of data modeling, system integration patterns (APIs, middleware, OPC-UA), and OT/IT cybersecurity. Exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies including IIoT, digital twins, predictive maintenance, and advanced analytics. Leadership & Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple initiatives in parallel. Preferred Certifications TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture frameworks. Manufacturing or ERP certifications (e.g., SAP PP/ME, Rockwell, Siemens). PMP or Agile project management certifications. About us We're a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you. Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth. We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work. How we look after you We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic.Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.