Principal Solutions Architect

Principal Solutions Architect Req #481 Automation Intelligence, 6181 Taylor Drive, Flint, Michigan, United States of America Apply Share Job Description Posted Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM For over 35 years, Peak Technologies has been at the forefront of providing end-to-end enterprise mobility, managed services, printing and mobile data capture solutions for performance-driven organizations focused on the optimization of supply chain and field-based business processes.

JOB SUMMARY & SCOPE

Responsible for serving as the organization's highest level of technical leadership, the Principal Solutions Architect provides visionary guidance, solves the most complex and high‑impact technical challenges, and shapes long‑term solution and technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy. This role influences enterprise‑wide architectural decisions, mentors senior engineering and architecture leaders, establishes best practices across solution design and integration, and represents the company in key technical forums, standards bodies, and strategic partnerships.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Serve as the organization's foremost technical authority, providing strategic and architectural guidance across critical solutions and engineering domains. Lead the development of long‑term technology strategies, architectural roadmaps, and innovation initiatives aligned with business objectives. Drive resolution of the most complex, high‑risk technical challenges with significant enterprise and customer impact. Evaluate emerging technologies and guide decisions related to adoption, integration, and long‑term investment. Advise executive leadership on technical risks, opportunities, trade‑offs, and strategic direction. Establish and influence enterprise‑wide architecture standards, engineering best practices, and technical governance. Provide technical oversight for flagship and high‑visibility programs to ensure scalability, performance, reliability, and quality. Lead technical design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analyses for complex systems and integrations. Direct cross‑functional technical teams during high‑priority initiatives, escalations, or critical incidents. Mentor principal engineers, senior engineers, and architects to develop future technical leaders. Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across engineering teams. Support recruitment, evaluation, and development of top‑tier engineering and architecture talent. Represent the company in industry consortia, standards bodies, and strategic technical forums. Contribute to thought leadership through publications, patents, technical presentations, or conference keynotes. Build and maintain strategic relationships with technology partners, suppliers, research institutions, and universities.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE + KEY TRAITS

Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in engineering, applied science, computer science, or a closely related technical field. 20+ years of progressive engineering or architecture experience with a demonstrated record of significant technical leadership and major accomplishments. Recognized industry expert with meaningful contributions such as patents, publications, standards development, or widely adopted technical innovations. Proven ability to influence executive leadership and enterprise‑level strategy through technical insight, judgment, and credibility. Extensive experience providing architectural and technical leadership for large‑scale, complex, or mission‑critical systems. Strong strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate technology trends and balance innovation, risk, scalability, and business impact. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive, technical, and non‑technical audiences. Demonstrated leadership capability in mentoring senior engineers and architects and developing future technical leaders. Experience leading major engineering programs, platforms, or research initiatives preferred. Prior participation in national or international standards bodies, industry consortia, or technical advisory groups preferred.

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE TARGETS FIELD SERVICE

Sustained, measured excellence in project & process delivery

COST TO SERVE

Sustained, measured excellence in delivery efficiency with expected continuous improvement

INNOVATION

Step changed delivery in safety, quality, and/or cost

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Primary language used in daily operations is English. Additional primary company languages include Spanish, French, and Dutch. Read and interpret documents, procedure manuals and various correspondence from both internal and external. Speak effectively, both individually and before groups of both external customers and/or various levels of employees within the organization.

SUPERVISION

Role does not require supervision of direct and indirect reports.

DECISION MAKING + REASONING

Able to take accountability and responsibility for business target delivery and decision making. Possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy, a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Engineering Sales Team Solutions & Services

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Activity Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand X Walk X Sit X Use hands to finger, handle, or feel X Reach with hands and arms X Climb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X Talk or hear X Lift Up to 25lbs X Peak Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. Job Details Job Family Salary/Exempt Pay Type Salary Scan this QR code and apply! Download Automation Intelligence, 6181 Taylor Drive, Flint, Michigan, United States of America