Technical Architect - Digital Twins with AI for Manufacturing
HCLTech · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Location: Bangalore / ChennaiExperience Required: 7-15 YearsRole & Responsibilities:Engage with customers to understand manufacturing challenges and design tailored Digital Twin + AI solution architectures (virtual plant models, real-time simulation, predictive analytics, process optimization, quality, and asset performance)Lead solutioning workshops, technical discovery, and proof-of-concept (PoC) design; translate business requirements into scalable technical architecturesPropose end-to-end solutions covering data acquisition (OT/IT), modeling, simulation, AI/ML layers, visualization, and integration with existing MES/ERP/SCADA systemsDevelop Ips — reusable frameworks, reference architectures, accelerators, AI models, simulation templates, and methodologies specific to Digital Twins for ManufacturingCollaborate with sales, pre-sales, and delivery teams to support proposals, demos, and technical evaluationsStay current with Smart Manufacturing / Industry 4.0 technologies and continuously evolve solution patterns and IP assetsProvide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and ensure solution quality, scalability, security, and maintainabilityContribute to thought leadership through whitepapers, reference designs, and internal knowledge basesProfessional Competencies:7+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Technical Architecture, or Digital Transformation engagementsStrong experience in Digital Twin solutions for Manufacturing, Smart Factory, Industry 4.0, or Industrial IoT environmentsProven expertise in designing end-to-end architectures spanning OT and IT ecosystemsExperience integrating Digital Twin solutions with manufacturing platforms such as MES, ERP, SCADA, Historian, and Industrial IoT systemsStrong understanding of simulation, modeling, predictive analytics, AI/ML, and optimization techniques in manufacturing environmentsExperience architecting cloud-native solutions on Azure, AWS, or GCPDemonstrated ability to lead customer workshops, technical discovery sessions, solution presentations, and architecture discussionsExperience supporting pre-sales activities including solutioning, proposals, technical responses, demonstrations, and Proofs of Concept (PoCs)Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both technical and business audiencesExperience creating reusable frameworks, reference architectures, accelerators, and technical assets