Industry X - Digital Manufacturing Senior Solution Architect

This role can sit anywhere in the US if it is near an Accenture Corporate Office WHO WE ARE: We are Industry X: We embed innovation, intelligence, and sustainability in the way the world makes things and the things it makes. Industry X enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. We define Industry X as digital reinvention of manufacturing / engineering and believe that smart, sustainable, connected digital products and assets are about to create hyper-personalized industrial experiences, completely new levels of operational efficiency, transparency and traceability, tangible impact on sustainability and brand-new sources of revenue growth. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology. Join us and become an integral part of our experienced Industry X team with the credibility, expertise , and insight clients depend on. Visit us here to find out more about Industry X.0 (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/digital-engineering-manufacturing)   THE PRACTICE: This role will align with our Manufacturing & Operations practice and fall under the Production & Operations capability. M anufacturing & Operations professionals help our clients achieve their ambitions for digital transformation within their core manufacturing and operations throughout the full lifecycle of their assets. With domain expertise across consulting and technology they unlock new sources of opex and capex efficiency and effectiveness. Digital Production & Operations  Systems Engineer s enable Manufacturing Modernization with deep specialization in Execution systems (MES/ MOM), Automation, and Plant data models. YOU ARE: An experienced and forward-thinking Digital Manufacturing Technical Solution Architect who thrives on developing cutting-edge solutions at the intersection of shop floor operations, manufacturing IT systems, and cloud and edge computing. You excel at designing and implementing scalable, high-performance architectures that drive smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 transformations.THE WORK:

Produce attractive, cost-effective solutions that will improve the way our clients run manufacturing operations

Plan, design, and build complex digital roadmaps

Combine an understanding of the business and tech side of industrial software to deliver client value

Act as a Digital manufacturing translator bridging business requirements and Digital manufacturing technology enablers

Create business cases for technological and organizational transformation

Develop architectures, estimates, staffing, and implementation plans, evaluating the pros and cons of different approaches

Lead small teams to be responsive and efficient

Full lifecycle experience in developing and implementing solution in real world environment

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

A minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing systems environment, with hands-on experience architecting and implementing Industry 4.0 solutions

At least 3 years of experience working with cloud and edge architectures, including platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

10+ years in one or more of the following industries: Automotive, Logistics and Transportation, Manufacturing and Industrial Automation, Aerospace and Defense, Energy (including Oil & Gas), Pharmaceutical/Medical, High Tech, Media, Electronics, Internet, or Semiconductor.

Proven expertise in PLM, MES/MOM, PLC, SCADA, IoT platforms, and Manufacturing IT Systems Integration.

Hands-on experience with loosely coupled, microservices-based platform architectures, containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.

Strong knowledge of big data technologies, AI/ML frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices (including Operational Technology (OT) security).

Experience in designing architectures tailored to manufacturing use cases.

Relevant cloud and edge architecture certifications, such as AWS Certified Solution Architect or Azure Solution Architect Expert.

Comprehensive understanding of edge and cloud capabilities.

Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with board-level executives.

A proactive, dynamic approach to client engagement, with a willingness to travel frequently for meetings and workshops with clients and partners.

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