Role Description & ResponsibilitiesThe Services Team at Apriso works with clients to analyze their needs and develop the delivery projects. Are you highly motivated, driven to excellence, team oriented and ready to take advantage of an incredible opportunity? This could be your chance to join a specialized team of professional involved in projects for Fortune 500 companies. We want to talk to you!The Solution Architect will provide technical leadership for the definition, design, and implementation of Apriso based MES solution. In this role you will set the expectations, provide insight into the solutions to be provided, create prototypes and functional and technical specifications. In addition, you will provide the architectural design that will be the foundation for the implementation.Candidates can be based anywhere in the United States.Architect solutions using the best business practices utilizing the Apriso Software suite of productsCreate conceptual designs, process definitions/functional business blueprints based on identified requirementsDevelop and implement processes to evaluate, capture, and apply best practices and lessons learnedPerform handover of the Blueprints to the Project/Delivery Managers and/or Implementation LeadsCreate appropriate technical designs based on functional specificationsPromotes the development and use of repeatable solutions with focus on reusable templates and time to valueProvide guidance and knowledge transfer to partners and customersProvide assistance to Project Managers for Pre-Sales RFP and questions from Field Pre Sales ConsultantsAssist in providing technical and functional help for packaging solutions for vertical industriesLead internal process improvement of Apriso business practices and proceduresQualificationsBachelor's Degree in related field (Required)Master's Degree in related field (Preferred)Experience in implementing MESsoftware for key modules such as Production, Quality and Warehouse - architecting and implementing - including automation, production monitoring and execution, quality planning and execution, detailed scheduling and sequencing and interfaces to ERPUnderstanding of Apriso data model and Apriso process builder frameworkKnowledge of material management as it pertains to the shop floor. Understanding of different replenishment strategies (Push/Pull, Kanban)Working knowledge of Project Management and presentation software business toolsExcellent problem solving skillsMinimum of 8 years in a Supply Chain/ LES/ MES/ ERP/Automation functional / technical role (either business or I.T.) providing familiarity with business processes and practicesMinimum of 8 years' experience in the Information Technology IndustryProgramming background with C#, SQL/PL SQL, Java and web based technologiesSAP or Oracle applications experience is a plusExperience using Biztalk Server, SAP Business Connector is a plus.Business Process Certifications, such as APICS, CPIM is a plusStrategic Program Certifications, such as Six Sigma Black Belt is a plusUnderstanding of RF and RFID technologies and devices is a plusWillingness and ability to travel - up to 35% in the United StatesCompensation for the role will be commensurate with experience. The total expected compensation range will be between $130,000 and $170,000, representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus.Diversity statementAs a game-changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Dassault Systemes is striving to build more inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passi