About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.
When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.
With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.
Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.
As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.
Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:
$129,500.00 - $194,300.00
Position Overview: The Solutions Architect is a strategic role responsible for the design, development, and governance of our core business application ecosystem. You will be a key technical leader for solutions spanning our digital manufacturing core as well as other integrated business solutions. The ideal candidate is a deep-thinking strategist who can translate complex business requirements into scalable, robust, and secure architectural blueprints. You will be instrumental in modernizing our core processes and ensuring seamless data flow across the enterprise, from initial product design to final production and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Architecture: Design and document end-to-end solutions for major business initiatives and contribute to the IT strategic roadmap by evaluating emerging technologies and providing recommendations.
Architectural Alignment & Cross-Domain Collaboration: Actively partner with other Solution Architects to ensure solutions are technically cohesive, adhere to enterprise standards, account for current state landscape and align with the overall IT roadmap.
ERP Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the technical authority for core ERP modules, including Finance and Controlling, Warehouse and Materials Management, and Manufacturing. Provide guidance on best practices, configuration, and enhancement strategies.
Integration Strategy: Architect Application-to-Application (A2A) integration patterns, specifically within the Boomi platform. Ensure integrations are reliable, scalable, and maintainable.
Manufacturing Systems Integration: Collaboratively define the architectural strategy for integrating ERP with our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Map critical data flows for production orders, material consumption, quality data, and production confirmations.
Data Governance & PLM: Collaborate with business stakeholders to define how Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes integrate with the enterprise. Champion Master Data Management (MDM) principles to ensure data integrity for materials, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and routings across the entire product lifecycle.
Industry 4.0 Expertise: Drive Industry 4.0 initiatives by identifying and exploring opportunities in IoT, digital twin technology, AI/ML in manufacturing, and advanced analytics.
Governance & Standards: Define and implement architectural standards, patterns, and best practices. Spearhead architectural reviews and application portfolio rationalization to identify fit-for-function high quality solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree with 7 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
2 years of IT Architecture experience required, 5 years in a solution or enterprise architect role preferred.
Deep functional and technical knowledge of a Tier-1 ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle) in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing A2A integrations using an iPaaS platform, with specific experience in Boomi preferred.
Strong understanding of the integration points and data exchange mechanisms between PLM, ERP and MES platforms.
Solid knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) concepts and the critical role of Master Data Management (MDM) in an enterprise landscape.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to create clear architectural diagrams and documentation.
Ability to synthesize and translate complex technical and business requirements into clear, conceptual guidance for executive leadership.
Additional Qualifications
Exposure to or direct experience with Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies (e.g., Industrial IoT, Digital Twin, Predictive Maintenance) preferred.
Experience with Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF preferred.
Experience with Enterprise Architecture Management and Business Process Modeling platforms such as LeanIX and Signavio preferred.
Possesses expertise in leading cloud-native architectures across Tier-1 hyperscalers such as Google Cloud Platform preferred.
This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.
We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.
