Solution Architect

Summary

Join Parsec Automation, a leading provider of manufacturing operations management software, as a Solution Architect. You will play a key role in advising clients on MES strategy and solution design, while also architecting robust TrakSYS implementations. As a senior leader, you will guide discovery, standardize best practices, and ensure solutions align with client objectives and platform capabilities. This position requires strong MES platform expertise, client-facing experience, and leadership skills. You will collaborate with various teams, including sales, marketing, product management, and engineering. Parsec offers competitive salary, variable bonus, company-paid health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in MES consulting, solution architecture, or manufacturing systems implementation
• Strong expertise in MES platforms (TrakSYS preferred), manufacturing process domains, and system integration
• Proven leadership in client-facing roles with strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with MES-ERP integration and familiarity with industry standards (ISA-95, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead MES architecture design based on customer requirements and manufacturing best practices
• Conduct discovery workshops and site assessments to understand as-is and define to-be processes
• Translate business needs into scalable, flexible, and maintainable TrakSYS solutions
• Create high-level solution architecture documentation and support proposal development
• Provide oversight during MES implementation projects to ensure adherence to design and standards
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure solution integrity and code/config quality
• Perform technical reviews and provide hands-on problem resolution during critical phases
• Support clients in defining their MES implementation roadmap, including integration with ERP and related systems
• Recommend effective ways to configure and use TrakSYS based on client needs, industry context, and system capabilities
• Lead efforts to create reusable discovery artifacts, design templates, and configuration standards
• Promote cross-project consistency and continuously enhance our delivery methodology
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and internal enablement of new team members
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to support pre-sales activities, RFP responses, and solution scoping
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering on feedback loops and roadmap alignment
• Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on TrakSYS configuration or deployment experience
• Exposure to multiple manufacturing verticals (e.g., Food & Beverage, Pharma, CPG)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Variable bonus based on company and individual performance
• Company-paid health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities