Software Developer / IT Manager – MES & Manufacturing Systems

Astemo Indiana • Monroe, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on technical leader for our MES and manufacturing systems team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled .NET Developer with experience in manufacturing environments, MES systems, and IT/OT integration, who is also ready to lead and support a small technical team. The role combines day-to-day development work with project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team guidance. This is an on-site role located at our Tallapoosa, Georgia facility, and requires 4 to 5 days per week in the office to effectively support plant operations and lead by example.

Requirements

• Technical Leadership: Ability to define technical roadmaps, architect solutions, and lead development efforts.
• Advanced debugging and troubleshooting across integrated systems.
• Strong SQL skills for writing queries, stored procedures, and managing databases (SQL Server, Oracle).
• Effective project and stakeholder management—able to balance priorities and adapt quickly.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively with plant teams and IT leadership.
• .NET Ecosystem: C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, .NET Core
• Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Web Services: WebAPI, REST, JSON
• Databases: SQL Server, Oracle
• DevOps/Source Control: Git
• Manufacturing Tools: Ignition, Leading2Lean, Kepware, Telit Devicewise
• Enterprise Systems: SAP, ServiceNow
• Productivity: Microsoft Office, SharePoint
• Proven track record in independently leading complex software projects, from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Experience supporting MES, SCADA, traceability, or other manufacturing systems.
• Strong knowledge of IT security and risk control practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in .NET software development (C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core).

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to SAP (or other ERP systems), ServiceNow, Ignition, and Leading2Lean preferred.
• Prior leadership experience (formal or informal) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team responsible for custom Plant Production Systems (MES, traceability, and data collection).
• Design, develop, and maintain .NET-based applications supporting manufacturing and business operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, and Operations to align system functionality with plant needs.
• Oversee technical troubleshooting and provide on-call support for critical production systems.
• Ensure development follows security standards, risk controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with infrastructure and security teams on server and network-related needs.
• Plan, track, and deliver software projects from concept through deployment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level