Engineer- Programmer, Junior

Position Summary:

The Junior Programming Engineer supports the development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant-level software and manufacturing systems. This role works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure systems operate reliably and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide day-to-day support for plant applications, automation systems, and reporting tools

- Develop and maintain small features, reports, scripts, and tools

- Troubleshoot system issues impacting production, quality, and data integrity

- Assist in the development and enhancement of software applications and system integrations

- Support data extraction, reporting, and dashboard creation

- Perform testing and validation of system changes prior to deployment

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand operational requirements

- Maintain documentation and follow established coding standards

Qualifications & Experience:

- Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

- 0–3 years of relevant experience

- Basic programming knowledge (C#, .NET, SQL, or similar)

- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

- Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

- Exposure to manufacturing environments or automation systems

- Familiarity with databases and reporting tools

Key Competencies:

- Attention to detail

- Team collaboration

- Initiative and willingness to learn

- Effective communication

Working Conditions / Expectations:

- Occasional off-hours or on-call support required to maintain plant operations

- Direct interaction with shop floor teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

- Strong focus on safety, system reliability, and operational continuity