Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio (Relocation Assistance Not Available)
Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000 Base Salary (Negotiable Depending on Experience)
- Compensation flexible depending on overall manufacturing systems experience.
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 1st Shift (Typical Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
MS Companies is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Systems Programmer for a direct-hire opportunity supporting a global automotive manufacturing organization in the Reynoldsburg, Ohio area.
This individual will play a critical role supporting manufacturing operations, production traceability systems, plant-floor applications, and internal operational software initiatives within a fast-paced industrial environment.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of software development, manufacturing systems support, SQL/database management, and operational troubleshooting experience within automotive, manufacturing, industrial, or production-oriented environments.
This position offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative engineering and operations culture while supporting business-critical manufacturing systems that directly impact production performance, traceability, and operational efficiency.
This role will also help mentor and support a smaller internal technical/programming team while remaining highly hands-on technically.
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5–10+ years of software development and/or manufacturing systems programming experience
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Strong Microsoft SQL Server experience (SQL Server 2005 or newer)
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Experience with:
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C#
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.NET / ASP.NET
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SQL
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JavaScript
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PHP
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HTML
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Visual Basic or modern equivalents
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Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or production-related environments
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Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Strong communication, organization, and prioritization abilities
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Ability to manage multiple operational and project-based priorities simultaneously
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Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
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Automotive manufacturing or Tier 1 supplier experience
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MES, production traceability, or manufacturing systems experience
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ERP-integrated application experience
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Experience with SOAP and/or REST-based transactions
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PLC ladder logic read/write capability (preferred but negotiable)
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Experience supporting internally developed manufacturing applications
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Experience balancing legacy support with continuous system improvements and enhancement initiatives
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Experience mentoring or guiding junior technical personnel
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Exposure to plant-floor operational technologies and production-critical systems
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Design, develop, troubleshoot, and support custom software applications supporting manufacturing operations
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Support and enhance production traceability and operational systems
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Maintain and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments and related applications
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Support ERP-integrated manufacturing applications and operational workflows
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Develop and improve automation, reporting, and process-efficiency solutions
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Provide technical support during production-related system interruptions or operational issues
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Maintain documentation, change management, and version control processes
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Mentor and support less experienced technical/programming team members
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Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, production, and manufacturing leadership teams
Physical expectations and working conditions associated with this role may include a combination of office and manufacturing plant environments.
Work may involve:
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Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods
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Exposure to moderate manufacturing noise levels
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Occasional lifting of computer or network-related equipment up to approximately 40 lbs.
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Occasional stooping, crawling, or installation-related support work
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Occasional after-hours support responsibilities tied to production operations and manufacturing schedules
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Stable global automotive manufacturing environment
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Highly collaborative engineering and operations culture
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Opportunity to support real-time production systems and operational technologies
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Hands-on technical role with strong organizational visibility and impact
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Opportunity to mentor and help support internal technical team development
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Competitive compensation package
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Performance-based bonus opportunities (2 bonus cycles annually)
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401(k) match up to 6%
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage available at competitive employee rates
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Limited weekend work aligned primarily to automotive production schedules
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Occasional after-hours support may be required depending on operational production needs
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No relocation assistance available at this time
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No sponsorship available
