Manufacturing Software Developer

TPG Inc.•Columbus, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Software Developer designs, develops, implements, and supports software applications that improve manufacturing operations, production efficiency, quality, and data collection. This position works closely with production, engineering, quality, maintenance, and IT teams to develop solutions that integrate manufacturing equipment, business systems, and industrial automation technologies. The ideal candidate has experience developing software for manufacturing environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Development Software
Project Management Software
Microsoft Office Suite
Experience developing software using C#, .NET, or similar object-oriented programming languages.
Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, database design, and SQL query development.
Experience integrating PLCs, HMI systems, robotic systems, barcode scanners, printers, torque controllers, and other industrial controllers.
Experience communicating with industrial equipment using Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, serial communications, or TCP/IP socket communications.
Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and warehouse management systems (WMS).
Experience using Git, TortoiseSVN, Azure DevOps, or other version control and project management tools.
Experience with audio testing and measurement equipment, including audio analyzers, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, signal generators, and data acquisition hardware.
Understanding of manufacturing quality systems, traceability, statistical process control (SPC), and production reporting.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain manufacturing software applications using modern programming languages and development tools.
Develop desktop, web, and service applications that support production, quality assurance, inventory management, and equipment monitoring.
Integrate manufacturing equipment, PLCs, barcode scanners, torque controllers, audio test systems, vision systems, printers, and other industrial devices with business applications.
Develop automated production test applications for validating product functionality, including audio performance, electrical testing, and functional verification.
Develop and maintain software for audio testing, including communication with audio analyzers, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and digital signal processing (DSP) equipment.
Design and optimize SQL databases, stored procedures, queries, and reports.
Troubleshoot software, network, communication, and production test issues affecting manufacturing operations.
Develop software that collects, stores, and analyzes production, quality, and test data.
Support manufacturing traceability, product genealogy, and process control systems.
Participate in software testing, validation, deployment, and documentation.
Collaborate with production personnel to identify opportunities for process automation and operational improvements.
Maintain software source control, version management, and technical documentation.
Provide technical support for manufacturing applications and assist with issue resolution during production.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that increase equipment reliability, productivity, and product quality.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.