JTEKT North America

IIoT Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer – Smart Factory Transformation

Company: JTEKT North America
JTEKT North America is building a Smart Factory platform to transform how real-time machine data and operator inputs are captured, secured, and used to drive process improvement. We are seeking an IIoT Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer to design, deploy, and support the hybrid infrastructure that connects the shop floor to the cloud.

Location: Greenville, SC
This is an onsite role with travel to other JTEKT facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Networking & Infrastructure: Design and manage a secure and high-availability OT infrastructure, including servers, firewalls, managed switches, VLANs, and VPNs.
• Cloud & DevOps: Architect and deploy hybrid environments (on-prem + AWS/Azure/GCP) to provide information based on enterprise data.
• Data Collection: Connect PLCs, ERP, MES, and human-provided data with cloud/enterprise platforms to provide real-time visualization and analytics.
• Database Management: Design, deploy, and manage relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.) to support manufacturing data collection, storage, and analytics.
• Cybersecurity: Apply IT/OT security standards (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443, NIST) to safeguard critical manufacturing systems.
• Automation & Reliability: Employ CI/CD best practices to ensure reliable high-availability systems (e.g., Kubernetes server clusters, Rancher, Harvester) and Infrastructure-As Code technologies (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to automate deployment, monitoring, and disaster recovery.
• Collaboration: Work with manufacturing staff, IT teams, and engineering teams in Japan and Europe to standardize global Industry 4.0 solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on experience with networking equipment (firewalls, switches) and on-prem infrastructure (servers, virtualization, storage).
• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform/Ansible).
• Experience with data engineering pipelines (ETL, storage, and serving) and the tools to implement it.
• Experience with relational database design and management (PostgreSQL preferred).
• SQL proficiency for data extraction, transformation, and reporting.
• Familiarity with industrial automation systems (PLCs, MES, sensors, inspection systems) and process control.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and product genealogy and traceability (manufacturing history, movement tracking, process control).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks for hybrid IT/OT environments.
• Proficiency in Linux/Windows administration and scripting.
• Certifications in cloud, networking, or security are a plus.

Why Join JTEKT?

• Shape the digital backbone of our Smart Factory vision.
• Work across plant-floor systems and cloud platforms, applying skills in both traditional IT/OT and modern DevOps.
• Develop next-generation intelligent systems for manufacturing.
• Collaborate globally on Industry 4.0 initiatives that directly impact manufacturing performance and product quality.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.