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In the coming years well roll out our Manufacturing System of the Future at IKEA Industry. Your primary focus will be driving and developing Operational Technology (OT) solutions across our factories
On a typical working day you will:
Act as a Solution Specialist for OT solutions and a functional solution expert for users and stakeholders
Drive and develop the implementation of OT solutions in our factories
Create efficient interfaces and connection between IT and OT as one Digital
Manage the life cycle of OT and automation applications
Be innovative and bring future ideas to our business
Collaborate with process and business functions OT Architects super users application management software suppliers service operations architecture information security and other relevant functions
Develop training plans and train users
Qualifications :
What wed like you to bring to the table
The role as a Solution Specialist OT requires you to:
Be enthusiastic about developing and implementing automation and OT solutions
Have relevant experience with IT and/or PLC systems HMI SCADA and Historian databases within manufacturing
Have previous experience in implementing IT and/or OT solutions
Be a strong relationship builder and team player in a multicultural environment
Be down-to-earth with willpower and the ability to create togetherness and enthusiasm
Be passionate about continuous development
Have knowledge and interest in production and industrial digitalization
Hold an academic degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent working experience
Have experience from an international and/or manufacturing organization
Have good communication skills in English both verbal and written
Additional Information :
Be yourself a Solution Specialist OT and more!
Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. Every day we strive to develop produce and sell products and services that are affordable and accessible to everyone. With us you contribute to building a democratic brand and workplace that has a positive impact on both the planet and peoples lives.
IKEA consist of many companies all operating under one brand.
IKEA Industry part of the Inter IKEA Group is a world-leading producer of wooden furniture and an integrated part of the IKEA value chain. IKEA Industry has 15000 co-workers in more than 30 production units across 18 sites in 7 countries. We have sawmills board furniture components and furniture production
Your health wellbeing and development matter most to us and our benefits are designed with you in mind. As a co-worker and a person you are an essential part of our down to earth playful and inclusive culture collaborating with others across roles departments and even across the this curious and optimistic environment youll find endless opportunities to grow. Make us the home of your career!
We welcome your application
Get ready to assemble something new! We look forward to receiving your application by 14th October 2025.
Location for this position is flexible it can either be based out of any IKEA Industry unit in our 7 countries (Lithuania Poland Hungary Slovakia Portugal China) or IKEA Industry office in Malmö Sweden. The position requires global travel.
For job specific questions please contact Manufacturing Solutions Manager Michael Ober 46 . For questions about the recruitment process please contact P&C Leader Jenny Johansson .
At IKEA we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. Youre welcome no matter where you come from what you believe or what you look like. We dont even care how you have furnished your home. Were interested in you simply because youre you. We believe that peoples different perspectives backgrounds and personalities make us better at understanding our customers dreams and needs. At IKEA were all working on the same project.
If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process just let us know.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Full-time