Junior Manufacturing Software Engineer
About The Position
The Junior Manufacturing Software Engineer develops, maintains, upgrades, and redevelops software applications and reports used in manufacturing environments, including applications that control or interact with customized fixtures and instruments. The role supports MES implementation, administration, and ongoing operations; paperless workflows; automated data collection; process visualization; and manufacturing quality control. The engineer works with management and cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, and IT teams to create custom applications that reduce downtime, maintain regulatory compliance, and improve productivity. The role also includes creating process metrics, reports, and live dashboards, and providing software, workstation, and network troubleshooting on the production floor. Work is primarily on the production floor (70%), with some time in office or laboratory environments. Approximately 85% of the role supports existing or legacy manufacturing software and 15% supports new MES development; the share of new MES development is expected to increase as the legacy system is phased out. The position requires sitting or standing at a workstation or work cell for a full work shift and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Information Technology, or a relevant field.
- At least 2 years of programming experience.
- Knowledge or experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
- Strong understanding of shop-floor process applications.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively.
- Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively.
- Ability to sit or stand at a workstation or work cell for a full work shift.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
- Must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
- Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Experience with VS Code.
- Experience with VC++, C#, and Python.
- Experience with relational database management systems such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
- Experience with SAP and Tableau.
- Experience with development process tools such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, and Jira.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain manufacturing software applications and databases using languages and tools such as VC++, C#, Java, Python, MySQL, and Tableau.
- Administer, monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and support the MES system on a day-to-day basis.
- Create documentation for software usage, maintenance, and other requirements.
- Collaborate with management, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to design and develop custom applications that reduce downtime, maintain regulatory compliance, and improve productivity.
- Create and execute advanced SQL queries to produce process metrics, reports, and live dashboards.
- Serve as a liaison between manufacturing and Corporate IT for project implementation.
- Assist with troubleshooting software, workstations, and network-related issues on the production floor.
Benefits
- Medical insurance starting day one.
- Dental insurance starting day one.
- Vision insurance starting day one.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Parental leave.
- 401(k) plan with a 3% default contribution plus matching.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- AD&D insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Recognition and rewards for hard work and achievements.
- Opportunity for new challenges and internal promotion.
- Collaborative culture that values innovation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
