Solution Architect – Automation – Xcelerator Deployment

Overview

Design and integrate Siemens automation solutions for industrial customers.

Key Responsibilities

• integration design
• solution architecture
• protocol selection
• deployment coordination
• compliance assurance
• technical leadership

Tasks

-Designing secure, scalable integrations between legacy and modern systems -Lead the design and integration of Siemens solutions into new and existing (brownfield) customer facilities, collaborating closely with the Field CTO and Product & Field Development (PFD) team to develop comprehensive scopes of work. -Validate solution architectures against customer requirements, regulatory standards, and operational constraints, including security, authentication, and data protection. -Document integration approaches, including architecture diagrams, data flows, communication protocols, and timing (real-time, batch), ensuring clarity for all stakeholders. -Ensuring compliance with data protection, security, and regulatory requirements -Architect solutions that span on-premise and cloud environments, ensuring seamless interoperability between Siemens platforms (WinCC OA, Mendix, Industrial Edge) and customer systems (SAP, Ignition, AVEVA PI Historian, Kepware etc.). -Specify and coordinate the deployment of standard Siemens products and components, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant integration with customer IT/OT infrastructure. -Develop scopes of work consisting of developing the integration effort, necessary hardware and software required to -Evaluate and select appropriate integration patterns, protocols (MQTT, OPC UA, API, PubSub), to meet customer requirements for real-time and batch data flows. -Capture lessons learned and share feedback with cross-functional teams to continuously improve integration strategies and solution frameworks. -Industrial data integration using protocols like MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus, and APIs -Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices for integrating Siemens solutions with customer environments, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployments.

Requirements

• openshift
• aws
• siemens
• edge
• 10+ years
• bachelor’s

What You Bring

-Experience deploying systems in resource-constrained edge environments (e.g., Siemens IPCs, Raspberry Pi, Intell NUC) -Hands-on experience with Enterprise Kubernetes platforms (e.g., RedHat OpenShift) or container orchestration and microservices deployment. -Ability to answer integration, security, hosting, and compliance questions for customer IT staff. -Integration knowledge of enterprise integration (SSO, DNS, Certificates, etc.) -Strong understanding of cloud and on-premise architectures, including hybrid deployments and secure data flows. -Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, with a focus on automation, integration, or industrial software. -10+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems engineering, or technical consulting within industrial or manufacturing environments. -Proven expertise in integrating complex automation solutions, including: -Siemens platforms (WinCC OA, Mendix, Industrial Edge) -Must reside in the continental U.S. and be legally authorized to work without employer-sponsored authorization. -Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic/international). -Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and managing industrial infrastructure. -Experience or significant exposure to real-time or near-real-time workloads and message buses (e.g., Zenoh, DDS, NATS). -Master’s degree in related field

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About Siemens

-The company drives progress with solutions in electrification, automation, and digitalization across industries. -With cutting-edge products and services, it leads sustainable innovation for industries like energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure. -Its impressive portfolio includes smart grids, automated factories, advanced healthcare technologies, and solutions for urban mobility. -Siemens’ digital solutions enhance efficiency and sustainability in everything from smart buildings to electric vehicles. -It has contributed to iconic projects, including energy-efficient train systems and automation in key industrial sectors. -Transforming how industries use digital technology to optimize operations and tackle global challenges.

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Visa Sponsorship

-must be legally authorized to work in the u.s.; no employer-sponsored visa.