AI Principal Solution Architect – Smart Manufacturing & Operations

Hitachi

AI Principal Solution Architect designing AI solutions across Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Operations for global manufacturers. Engaging with stakeholders and leading digital transformation initiatives with industry experts.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the technical vision and architecture for enterprise-scale AI solutions across Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Operations
Design end-to-end IT-OT architectures integrating MES, SCADA, PLCs, historians, IoT, robotics, edge computing, and cloud platforms while leveraging GenAI, Agentic AI, Physical AI, Industrial AI, digital twins, and automation technologies
Engage with executive stakeholders to assess business needs, lead architecture workshops, and create transformation roadmaps
Support strategic pursuits by developing solution strategies, reference architectures, implementation approaches, and executive presentations
Provide architectural governance throughout delivery, mentor technical teams, and collaborate with global engineering and partner ecosystems to develop innovative offerings, reusable accelerators, and differentiated intellectual property that advance our Smart Manufacturing portfolio.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience leading digital transformation initiatives within manufacturing, industrial automation, or smart factory environments
Deep expertise in AI/ML, GenAI, Agentic AI, Physical AI, Industrial AI, digital twins, and intelligent automation technologies
Proven experience architecting enterprise-scale IT-OT solutions integrating MES, SCADA, PLCs, historians, IoT, robotics, edge computing, and cloud platforms
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, industrial control systems, and Factory of the Future architectures
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable, secure, and production-ready technical solutions
Experience leading technical strategy, architecture governance, solution design, and executive-level client engagements
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and consulting skills with the ability to influence business and technology leaders
Experience developing reusable frameworks, reference architectures, and AI accelerators while mentoring cross-functional engineering teams and driving innovation across global organizations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

industry-leading benefits
support and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing
flexible arrangements that work for you

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI/MLGenAIAgentic AIPhysical AIIndustrial AIDigital TwinsIntelligent AutomationIT-OT IntegrationSolution DesignArchitecture Governance

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationConsulting SkillsMentoringInfluencing Skills