IFS Product Engineer

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us

Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and experienced IFS Product Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. This role is important to the administration, configuration, enhancement, and support of our global IFS ERP environment. You can work within a SAFe Agile framework, has deep techno functional expertise, with IFS Applications 7.5 (mandatory requirement), along with experience or familiarity with IFS Cloud. You will manage system configurations, building integrations, performing system administration tasks, participating in IFS installations and upgrades, and supporting global deployments.

Reporting to IT Technical Leader.

Your Responsibilities
IFS System Administration & Support:

• You will perform daily administration of the IFS ERP system (IFS 7.5), including user management, security configuration (Configuring permissions, roles), performance monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• You will manage IFS environments (Development, Test, Production), including patching, maintenance, cloning, and backups/recovery coordination.
• You will manage Application, Web, Print and Database Servers including SSL certificate renewals and fine tuning of server resources.○ Manage Centura, IEE and B2E Clients.
• You will provide L2/L3 technical support for IFS application, diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues related to system performance, configuration, and integrations.
• You will communicate with IFS support and third-party vendors for issue resolution.○ Monitor system health, logs, background and batch jobs, IFS connect transactions identifying and addressing potential problems.

IFS Configuration & Development

• You will configure and customize IFS modules according to our requirements using standard IFS tools (e.g., Custom Objects, Custom Events, Custom Menus, Profiles, Roles).
• You will advanced Aurena pages and Lobby design and configuration in IFS Cloud.
• You will analyze our requirements and translate them into technical specifications for configuration or minor development tasks.
• You will maintain IFS reports and data extraction processes.

Integration Management

• You will design, test, deploy, and maintain integration between IFS and other enterprise ERP, HR, IAM systems. SAP, Salesforce and SailPoint.
• You will use MuleSoft as an integration platform for connecting IFS with other applications.
• You will develop SOAP-based web services in Java using IFS Developer Studio and other standard IFS integration technologies (e.g., IFS Connect, REST APIs).
• You will troubleshoot integration errors, ensuring data integrity and process continuity.
• You will monitor integration performance and data flows.

IFS Installation & Deployment

• You will participate in the planning IFS 75/ Cloud installations, upgrades, and patch deployments across multiple environments.
• You will support global deployment projects, including environment setup, data migration tasks, and post-go-live support for international sites.
• You will manage IFS environments across different geographical locations, considering localization and regulatory requirements.

Documentation & Best Practices

• You will create comprehensive technical documentation for system configurations, integrations and processes.
• You will follow and promote IT best practices, including change management, security policies, and coding standards.
• You will stay current with IFS releases, technologies, and industry trends.

Collaboration & Communication In SAFe Agile

• You will participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies, including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• You will collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, development teams, QA testers, and other partners to ensure agreement and delivery of features and enhancements.
• You will promote a collaborative team environment, sharing knowledge and mentoring junior team members.
• You will use (written, verbal, and presentation) to work with all audiences across all levels of the organization, ensuring clarity and understanding of complex system functionalities and project updates.

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SAFe Agilist (SA) or other SAFe certifications.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Minimum 10+ years of hands-on experience in development, administration, configuration, and support of IFS Applications 7.5 or 8.
• Experience with a technical understanding of IFS Cloud.
• Experience participating in IFS installation, upgrades, and patch management.
• Experience supporting global IFS deployments in a multi-site, international environment.
• Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL, within an Oracle database context (common for IFS).
• Experience with specific IFS modules (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Projects, and HCM).
• Experience with IFS reporting tools (e.g., IFS Business Reporter, Crystal Reports) or BI tools (e.g., Power BI) connected to IFS.
• Experience migrating from IFS 7.5 to IFS Cloud.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Shell scripting, Python). Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• ITIL certification or familiarity with IT Service Management frameworks.
• Project management experience.

What We Offer
Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development... and other local benefits

Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.