[Hiring] Engineering Systems @Rehlko

Role Description

This DM – Engineering Systems role is a key technical contributor within Rehlko’s Digital Transformation initiative, where Enterprise IT partners with global business and manufacturing teams to deliver next-generation Smart Factory and Digital Operations capabilities. The role focuses on deep technical problem solving, solution engineering, and cross-functional technical leadership, ensuring digital manufacturing systems are robust, scalable, secure, and aligned to enterprise standards.

As a senior individual contributor within Enterprise IT, this position is responsible for the technical design, development, integration, and performance optimization of Smart Factory and Digital Transformation solutions. The role collaborates with architects, engineering teams, product owners, and vendors to drive adoption of modern technologies, influence architectural direction, and ensure manufacturing applications meet operational and reliability requirements.

Ideal candidates bring expert level knowledge across multiple technical domains, including:

• Manufacturing IT applications and automation systems
• Enterprise systems integration (ERP / MES / SCADA / IIoT)
• Networks, compute, and edge infrastructure
• Cybersecurity principles and OT security
• SCADA / PLCs and plant-floor control systems (preferred)
• Supply chain systems, material flow, and inventory processes

This position may require occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Extensive experience delivering IT solutions supporting manufacturing, OT, and digital operations
• Expertise across multiple architecture domains and plant-level technologies
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, integration patterns, and Smart Factory infrastructure
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement skills

Requirements

• Serve as a senior technical authority for Smart Factory and Digital Transformation initiatives
• Develop engineering designs, prototypes, and technical specifications
• Influence enterprise architecture through deep technical expertise rather than direct management
• Lead complex problem investigations and technical escalations
• Drive continuous improvement in system performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Guide engineering teams through mentorship, technical coaching, design reviews, development and testing
• Represent Digital Transformation engineering in strategic discussions with leadership and the Smart Factory COE

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace