Location: Reynoldsburg (Relocation Assistance Not Available)
Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000 Base Salary (Negotiable DOE)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 1st Shift [7:30am- 4:00pm]
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 key role supporting manufacturing operations, production traceability systems, plant programming initiatives, and internal systems optimization within a fast-paced industrial environment.
The ideal candidate will have 5–10+ years of software development experience within manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or production-oriented environments and will enjoy solving real-world operational and systems challenges in a highly collaborative setting.
This role also offers the opportunity to mentor and guide a smaller internal programming/IT group while remaining highly hands-on technically.
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5–10+ years of software development experience
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Strong Microsoft SQL Server experience (SQL Server 2005+)
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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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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Strong communication and organizational skills
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Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
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Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
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Manufacturing or automotive industry experience
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Production traceability systems experience
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PLC ladder logic read/write capability
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Industrial systems or plant-floor systems exposure
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Experience mentoring junior technical personnel
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Experience supporting production-critical applications
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Experience balancing operational support with project-based development work
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Design, develop, and troubleshoot custom software programs supporting manufacturing operations
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Support and improve production traceability systems
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Maintain and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments
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Develop applications and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency
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Provide technical support during production-related system interruptions
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Maintain documentation, version control, and change management processes
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Mentor and support less experienced programmers and technical team members
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Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and manufacturing personnel
Physical expectations and working conditions associated with the 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/network equipment up to approximately 40 lbs.
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Occasional stooping, crawling, or installation-related work
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Occasional after-hours or production-related support responsibilities
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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 high organizational visibility
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Limited weekend work aligned primarily to automotive production schedules
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Occasional after-hours support may be needed depending on production demands
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No relocation assistance available at this time
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No sponsorship available
