IT PLM and Engineering Solution Architect at Intuitive
Sunnyvale, CA
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Jul 21, 2026
Sunnyvale, CA
Jul 23, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role centers on designing and maintaining the technical architecture of an enterprise Product Lifecycle Management platform and its surrounding ecosystem of CAD, simulation, and EDA tools within a regulated medical device environment. The architect owns integration design between PLM and downstream systems such as ERP, MES, and QMS, and ensures workflows meet FDA and ISO compliance requirements. It suits an experienced PLM professional with hands-on platform expertise and a background in life sciences or medical device settings.
Senior level · 7+ years · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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Why we read it this way (9)
The role title is 'Solution Architect for PLM & Engineering Applications' — no seniority level appears in the title, so advertised seniority is Unspecified; however, the 7+ years minimum and 3+ years as a dedicated Solution Architect clearly support a Senior classification.
The JD requires at least one of three named tier-1 PLM platforms (PTC Windchill, Siemens Teamcenter, or Dassault Systèmes Enovia/3DEXPERIENCE) — these are listed as interchangeable alternatives under a hard-gate 'Platform Mastery' requirement. ThingWorx Navigate and Active Workspace are sub-products of Windchill and Teamcenter respectively and are listed as context/examples rather than standalone gates, so they are captured as preferred.
Programming languages (Java, C++, JavaScript, SQL) are listed under 'Familiarity with' in the Technical Skills section, indicating preferred rather than hard-gated requirements.
SAP/Oracle ERP, MES, and QMS appear as downstream integration targets in the responsibilities narrative rather than in a formal requirements block, so they are marked preferred.
CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, NX) and Ansys appear as illustrative examples ('e.g.') in the responsibilities section, not in a formal qualifications block, so they are marked preferred.
No compensation figures were provided in the posting despite a reference to 'target compensation ranges' — the actual numbers were not included in the text supplied.
Location is inferred as Intuitive's headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA (San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara CBSA). The posting notes a preference against candidates residing in certain states, suggesting the role is primarily on-site or hybrid rather than fully remote.
SOC classification is Medium confidence: the role is primarily a systems/solution architect designing and integrating enterprise PLM platforms (15-1211), but it has meaningful software development and integration engineering elements that could also support 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) as a runner-up.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
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