Senior Solutions Architect

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Senior Solutions Architect" for one of our client in Troy, MI (Onsite). A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Title: Senior Solutions Architect
Location: Troy, MI (Onsite)
Type: Contract (C2C/W2)
Exp: 14+ Years Overall.

Note:
Travel up to 20% and additional 10% travel to Canada
Looking for 7-10 years of Solution Architect experience

Job Description:
We are seeking an IoT Solutions Architect to join our Software Platform team.
We are building the next generation orchestration platform with hand on applications for a variety of users within Magna.
In addition, we are focused using rich data to bring efficiency to material handling workflows through several software, robotics,
and hardware solutions.
The IoT Solutions Architect will bridge the gap between business needs and digital manufacturing technologies,
ensuring both sides communicate effectively.

Key Responsibilities
Serve as a liaison between business needs and digital manufacturing technologies, ensuring both sides communicate effectively.
Lead the assessment and development of architectures, focusing on integrating industrial robots and IoT software products within factory systems.
Have a strong background in creating IT architectures and working collaboratively with teams in manufacturing environments.
Ensure that industrial software solutions are built in alignment with key manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency.
Work closely with key stakeholders to understand and address current and future challenges, needs, and opportunities.
Provide valuable insights into emerging technology trends and potential disruptions, advocating for innovative advancements.
Have full lifecycle experience in developing and deploying solutions in real-world manufacturing environments.
Open to traveling up to 20% of the time to support work-related activities.

Key Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a closely related field.
Strong understanding of how manufacturing relates to other Industry 4.0 value stream capabilities (supply chain, product development, customer experience, etc.).
Ability to translate strategic business goals into clear vision and operating model objectives.
Ensuring that business and IT architectures support the execution of the business strategy.
Experience with MES, WMS, and manufacturing integrations.
7 years of experience in information systems environment in the Manufacturing and Industrial Automation domain
Experience in Manufacturing IT Systems integration.

About Trident:
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
Received the TechServe Excellence award.
Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.