Solution Architect ECAD (m/f/d)

About the Position

Solution Architect ECAD (m/f/d)

XPLM Solution Inc, a subsidiary of Aras Corp, is a leading provider of integration solutions for product development software. As an innovative company with an international focus, we help our customers connect data and processes across system boundaries. We develop tools to connect our customers' software, and we are looking for the best employees to develop our ideas further.

As a Solution Architect for ECAD and PLM systems, you will act as a trusted advisor to customers, translating their engineering and business requirements into viable integration concepts. You will design integration solutions and coordinate their technical implementation, ensuring alignment with existing IT landscapes and architectural standards.

Your focus will be on understanding customer needs, structuring requirements, and bridging the gap between ECAD, PLM, and IT teams. Working closely with stakeholders, you will define interfaces and support implementation teams by providing clear guidance and ensuring that best practices are followed.

Acting as the central point of contact, you will support the integration of solutions into existing systems, assist with testing and deployment, and contribute to the continuous development of the solution over its lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

• Design customized integration solutions between ECAD and PLM systems, focusing on scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Define interfaces, coordinate technical implementation teams, and ensure that architectural principles, quality standards, and best practices are adhered to.
• Oversee the solution throughout its entire life cycle, from requirements analysis to implementation and commissioning.
• Take on technical project responsibility, assist with architecture reviews, and ensure the solution is sustainably documented and developed further.
• Serve as the main contact for integrating the solution into existing systems, supporting teams with qualifications, testing, and support remotely or on-site.

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Requirements

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable qualification from a university or technical college.
• Several years' experience working with PLM systems such as Siemens Teamcenter or Oracle Agile.
• Several years' experience working with ECAD systems such as Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition/PADS, Cadence OrCAD, Aucotec Engineering Base, EPLAN Electric P8, or others.
• Several years of experience in both traditional and agile project management.
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work, with a strong focus on customer needs.
• Excellent communication skills in English (fluency in both written and spoken). German language skills are a plus.

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Nice to Have

• Knowledge of.NET, C++, Java, C#, COM/COM+, XML, and ideally Ruby and the corresponding frameworks.

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We Offer

• Work in an experienced team and have the opportunity to contribute your ideas and suggestions, help shape processes, and actively contribute to the further development of our solutions.
• An attractive salary and comprehensive social benefits.
• Flexibility to organize your work around your needs, whether in the office or from home, with support to balance work and family life.
• Regular employee events to celebrate our successes together.
• An annual health budget with our partner Fair Family for your wellness needs.
• Exclusive discounts with our corporate benefits and use of Babbel Professional for your language development.

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About the Company

Aras Corporation is a leading provider of integration solutions for product development software. We help our customers connect data and processes across system boundaries, developing tools to connect their software and seeking the best employees to develop our ideas further.

Location: Dresden, Saxony, Germany (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Experienced