Solution Architect ECAD (m/f/d)

XPLM Solution Inc, a subsidiary of Aras Corp, is a leading provider of integration solutions for product development software. As an innovative company with an international focus, we help our customers connect data and processes across system boundaries. We develop tools to connect our customers' software, and we are looking for the best employees to develop our ideas further. 

As an Solution Architect for ECAD and  PLM systems, you will act as a trusted advisor to customers, translating their engineering and business requirements into viable integration concepts. You will design integration solutions and coordinate their technical implementation, ensuring alignment with existing IT landscapes and architectural standards.  

Your focus will be on understanding customer needs, structuring requirements, and bridging the gap between ECAD, PLM, and IT teams. Working closely with stakeholders, you will define interfaces and support implementation teams by providing clear guidance and ensuring that best practices are followed.  

Acting as the central point of contact, you will support the integration of solutions into existing systems, assist with testing and deployment, and contribute to the continuous development of the solution over its lifecycle.  

This role requires strong expertise in ECAD and PLM systems, a solid technical understanding, and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly. A structured, customer-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills in English are essential; German skills are a plus. 

What you can expect

• You will design customized integration solutions between ECAD and PLM systems, focusing on scalability, maintainability and performance. Based on functional and technical requirements, you will develop viable integration concepts and system architectures that align with existing IT landscapes
• You will define interfaces, coordinate technical implementation teams and ensure that architectural principles, quality standards and best practices are adhered to
• In close coordination with customers and internal stakeholders, you will oversee the solution throughout its entire life cycle, from requirements analysis to implementation and commissioning
• You will take on technical project responsibility, assist with architecture reviews and ensure the solution is sustainably documented and developed further
• You will also be the main contact for integrating the solution into existing systems, supporting teams with qualifications, testing and support remotely or on-site

What you bring with you

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a comparable qualification from a university or technical college
• Several years' experience working with PLM systems such as Siemens Teamcenter or Oracle Agile
• Several years' experience working with ECAD systems such as Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition/ PADS, Cadence OrCAD, Aucotec Engineering Base, EPLAN Electric P8 or others 
• Several years of experience in both traditional and agile project management
• Independent, structured and solution-oriented approach to work, with a strong focus on customer needs
• Excellent communication skills in English (fluency in both written and spoken) 
  German language skills are a plus 
• Knowledge of .NET, C++, Java, C#, COM/COM+, XML, and ideally Ruby and the corresponding frameworks is a plus