Principal Platform Architect

At GE Appliances a Haier company we come together to make good things for the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. were powered by creators thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that theres always a better believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore discover and build good things together.

The GE Appliances philosophy backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work invent create do business and serve our communities:we come togetherwe always look for a better way andwe create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey

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How Youll Create Possibilities

How Youll Create Possibilities

• Define and evolve enterprise architecture strategies across PLM Systems Engineering and Lab environmentsenabling MBD/MBE Digital Thread Smart Manufacturing and AI/ML initiatives.
• Act as the architectural authority across multiple engineering systems applications and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and standards.
• Lead technical architecture design for large-scale system implementations migrations and modernization efforts including roadmap creation and system lifecycle planning.
• Collaborate with Product Owners Business Leaders Engineering Managers and DT stakeholders to define solution architectures that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Provide technical governance and oversight for design decisions ensuring reuse security scalability and performance are consistently achieved across platforms.
• Drive platform modernization and cloud transformation strategies including the adoption of AI/ML services containerization microservices and data integration patterns.
• Translate business vision into architectural solutions that are future-ready cost-effective and easily maintainable while driving simplification and automation.
• Guide development and DevOps teams by creating high-level solution designs reference architectures and technology standards.
• Mentor technical teams on best practices in software architecture integration patterns and emerging technologies within engineering systems.
• Partner with security infrastructure and compliance teams to ensure all architectural decisions meet security and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership influencing platform direction and technology investments.

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering Software Architecture Systems Engineering or a related technical field
• 10 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture solutions architecture or platform leadership roles within engineering or manufacturing industries
• Deep understanding of PLM ecosystems (especially PTC Windchill Creo Navigate ProjectLink WQS) and how they integrate with CAD MES ERP and enterprise systems
• 5 years of architectural experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or GCP) including design of hybrid cloud solutions data flows and infrastructure services
• Demonstrated leadership in AI/ML platform design in an engineering/manufacturing context (predictive maintenance anomaly detection intelligent automation)
• Hands-on knowledge of system integration patterns APIs microservices event-driven architectures and legacy modernization
• Experience developing architectural roadmaps platform modernization strategies and future-state blueprints
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills including the ability to influence executives cross-functional teams and technical teams
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile DevOps CI/CD) and how to architect solutions to enable delivery agility
• Experience using tools such as Atlassian Jira Smartsheet ServiceNow or similar for portfolio and program tracking
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with pragmatic executionable to roll up sleeves when needed but focused on driving high-level outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• TOGAF SAFe Architect AWS Solutions Architect or similar certifications
• Experience with digital twin/thread implementations
• Strong grasp of data governance system security and compliance in regulated manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated success in mentoring architecture and development teams

Work Environment & Expectations

• Ability to work both in-office and in manufacturing/lab environments
• Occasional travel and weekend/evening work as required by project needs
• Self-motivated collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced innovation-driven culture

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued connected and empowered to contribute while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard valued and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging purpose and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce products and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement belonging and connection because while attracting new talent remains a priority retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual team and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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