JD for Windchill Data Migration/Solution Architect
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end Windchill data migration architecture, covering strategy, design, execution, and validation
- Define migration approach for parts, BOMs, documents, CAD data, change objects, and configurations
- Assess legacy systems and define data mapping, transformation rules, and cleansing strategy
- Design and govern migration using tools such as Windchill Bulk Migrator (WBM), Info*Engine, ETL frameworks, and custom loaders
- Establish migration waves, cutover plans, and rollback strategies
- Ensure data quality, traceability, version history, and lifecycle integrity post-migration
- Lead migration rehearsals (mock runs), performance tuning, and volume testing
- Define and execute validation protocols, reconciliation reports, and sign-off criteria
- Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, ISO 13485, SOX, ITAR where applicable
- Collaborate with solution architects, functional consultants, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders
- Mentor migration teams and review technical deliverables
- Support audit readiness and hypercare post go‑live
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in PLM implementations, with strong focus on Windchill data migration
- Hands-on expertise with PTC Windchill (12.x / 13.x) data model and core objects
- Proven experience migrating from legacy PLM/PDM systems (e.g., Enovia, Teamcenter, Agile, SmarTeam, MatrixOne)
- Strong understanding of Windchill object relationships, lifecycles, workflows, and versioning
- Experience with CAD data migration (Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, NX)
- Working knowledge of SQL, Oracle/PostgreSQL, and data analysis techniques
- Experience handling large data volumes and complex dependency structures
- Strong understanding of regulated industry requirements
- Excellent stakeholder management, documentation, and communication skills
About Us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:
Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
- Applications will be accepted until July 23rd , 2026
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Compensation & Benefits
$92,000 – $130,000 per year
- Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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