Junior Manufacturing Software Engineer

Water Technologies•Boulder, CO

About The Position

The Junior Manufacturing Software Engineer develops and maintains software applications and reports used in manufacturing environments. The role focuses on maintaining, upgrading, and redeveloping existing applications that control or interact with customized fixtures and instruments, as well as supporting MES implementation, administration, and operations. The engineer helps integrate paperless workflows, automate data collection, and improve process visualization and quality control. The role is primarily based on the production floor, with additional work in office or laboratory environments, and includes troubleshooting software, workstations, and network-related issues. The engineer collaborates with management and cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, and Corporate IT teams to design custom applications that reduce downtime, support regulatory compliance, and improve productivity. The role uses programming languages and tools including VC++, C#, Java, Python, MySQL, and Tableau, and applies SQL to generate process metrics, reports, and live dashboards. Initially, most work supports existing and legacy manufacturing software, while a smaller portion supports new MES development; the proportion of new-system work is expected to increase as the legacy system is phased out.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Information Technology, or a relevant field.
Minimum of 2 years of programming experience; preferably at least 1 year of programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
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 the duration of a full work shift.
Occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
Must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

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.
At least 1 year of programming experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain software applications and databases supporting manufacturing, 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.