Solutions Architect (Manufacturing)
Houston, TX · Full-time · On-site
Design system architectures for complex industrial implementations, working with enterprise clients on technical requirements and pre-sales consulting.
About the role
We design enterprise-grade system architectures for manufacturing facilities, refineries, and industrial plants where technology decisions impact operational safety and efficiency. You'll work directly with enterprise clients to understand their technical requirements and design solutions that integrate with existing industrial infrastructure.
Our implementations span complex environments with legacy control systems, modern cloud platforms, and strict regulatory requirements. You'll translate business needs into technical specifications while ensuring solutions meet industrial standards for reliability, security, and performance.
You'll collaborate with client technical teams, plant engineers, and executive stakeholders to design architectures that support their operational goals. This role combines deep technical expertise with business acumen to deliver solutions that drive measurable operational improvements.
This position requires expertise in both modern cloud technologies and industrial systems, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences in enterprise environments.
What you will do
- Design system architectures for complex industrial implementations
- Lead technical discussions with enterprise client teams
- Create technical proposals and architectural documentation
- Collaborate with engineering teams on solution implementation
- Provide pre-sales technical consulting and solution validation
What you bring
- 7+ years experience in enterprise software architecture or systems design
- Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and enterprise integration
- Experience with industrial systems (PLCs, SCADA, MES, ERP)
- Strong understanding of enterprise security and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication skills for client-facing technical presentations
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
- Cloud architecture certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect)
- Previous experience in manufacturing, energy, or process industries
- Technical sales or pre-sales engineering experience
Technologies
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid architectures
- Enterprise integration platforms (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Azure Logic Apps)
- Enterprise integration platforms (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Azure Logic Apps)
- API design and microservices architecture
- Database design (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Time Series DBs)
- Container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
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