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Sr. IT Solution Architect - Teamcenter

Gentherm
United States, Michigan, Novi
Sep 09, 2025
At Gentherm, we say, "It's about the person." We're with you on a cold winter day when you turn on your heated seat and steering wheel or helping manage patient body temperature in the operating room, recovering room or intensive care units. We take a human approach with everything we do. As the global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry we embrace the opportunity to create and deliver extraordinary solutions that make meaningful differences in everyday life. We do this by improving health, wellness, comfort and energy efficiency. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and combine that with our global leadership to deliver results. Working at Gentherm provides you the opportunity to not only shape the future of the automotive and medical industries, but also influence your career throughout the company. You will be engaged, challenged and inspired by our team to deliver leading thermal technologies that positively impact lives around the world. SR. IT SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT - TEAMCENTER The Sr. IT Solution Architect - Teamcenter will be responsible for the administration, customization, and integration of the Teamcenter PLM environment to support engineering, logistics, and production processes. This role combines technical expertise in configuration and development with strong integration skills across CAD and ERP systems. The position requires close collaboration with engineering, IT, and business teams to ensure data consistency, platform stability, and seamless interoperability between systems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform server-side customization (e.g., ITK, BMIDE, workflows, handlers, system configurations). Execute client-side customization for Active Workspace (AWC) and Rich Application Client (RAC), including UI tailoring, preferences, and custom extensions. Manage system upgrades, patches, license administration, and environment monitoring. Configure and maintain integration of mechanical and electrical CAD systems (e.g., CATIA V5, Siemens NX, AutoCAD) with Teamcenter. Support and optimize ERP integration with SAP S/4HANA, ensuring seamless data flows for BOMs, materials, and production orders. Ensure data consistency and synchronization between Teamcenter, CAD, and ERP systems across engineering, logistics, and production functions. Develop and deploy customizations using Teamcenter ITK, SOA, and BMIDE. Customize workflows, access control, and lifecycle rules to align with business processes. Implement Active Workspace and RAC extensions to enhance user experience and productivity. Maintain system documentation, standards, and best practices for customization and development. Provide advanced troubleshooting and user support for Teamcenter and integrated systems. Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to address business needs and deliver PLM solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in performance, scalability, and automation. Ensure compliance with IT security, audit, and data governance standards. Coordinate with global IT and engineering teams to provide support, upgrades, and training where necessary. Ensure compliance with IT security standards, policies, and audit requirements. Document system configurations, workflows, and operational procedures. Proactively identify opportunities to improve system performance, streamline processes, and enhance user productivity. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in information systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance or Engineering (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of experience in the application of information technologies to business solutions) 7+ years of experience in Teamcenter administration and development. Strong hands-on experience in Teamcenter customization (server-side and client-side), including Active Workspace and RAC. Proven expertise in integration of CAD systems (CATIA V5, Siemens NX, AutoCAD) with Teamcenter. Experience with ERP integration (SAP S/4HANA) for product and manufacturing data. Proficiency in Teamcenter ITK, BMIDE, SOA, Java, and scripting languages. Solid understanding of engineering change, BOM, and configuration management processes. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-regional collaboration skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing industries with large-scale PLM deployments. Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server), application servers, and web technologies. Familiarity with SAP, Polarion, MES, or other enterprise applications. Certification or training in Siemens Teamcenter administration or development. Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with cross-functional, international teams. NICE TO KNOW TRAVEL: Up to 10%, Local, Global, etc. COMPETENCIES: Deliver Results Understand the mission and output of your team; set SMART objectives and deliver Drive Change Focus on agility and commitment to continuous improvement; Understand and act on internal and external drivers of change Build Capability Foster a culture of learning and development; Support individual growth through continuous feedback to achieve personal and professional goals Cultivate Innovation Openly embrace, create, implement and support new and innovative ideas, processes and technology that deliver business results Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.