Applications Developer

G.A. Richards Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick time

PTO after 90 days

Job summary

G.A. Richards Group is seeking an energetic Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain web-based applications that automate business processes across the organization. The role collaborates with design and operations engineers to interface software with control systems and PLC hardware in manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong software focus with basic hardware/PLC understanding to drive operational efficiencies and support multiple business units as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience in a business environment
• Experience developing and maintaining web-based applications and tools
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces, PLCs, and manufacturing controls

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains web-based applications and software tools
• Collaborates with design and operations engineers to interface software with control systems and PLC hardware
• Discusses and documents application requirements with internal/external customers
• Prepares flow charts, writes instructions, debugs and documents programs
• Assists junior/senior developers on project complexity and priorities

Skills

Full stack development

C#

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

ASP.NET

Python

PowerShell

MVC/Web API

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Visual Studio

Visual Studio Code

GitLab

Git

AWS

WordPress

Vuetify

AXIOS

Vuex Store

Job description

Description

Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, sick time, and PTO after 90 days!

Summary: G.A. Richards is looking for an energetic and creative Application Developer to join our team. Under general supervision, this role primarily develops and maintains web-based applications and software tools that automate business processes across all aspects of the organization. In addition to core application development, this role collaborates closely with design and operational engineers to interface software solutions with control systems and PLC hardware across our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate maintains a sharp software focus while leveraging a basic understanding of hardware, controls, and PLC integration to drive operational efficiencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Full Stack Developer - designs and develops computer programs that automate specific business processes. Develops applications that touches all aspects of our manufacturing operations.
• Creative and responsive developer.
• Ability to effectively discuss/document application requirements with internal/external customers.
• Prepares flow charts, writes application instructions and procedures for users, debugs and documents programs.
• Establish wiring design, cabinet layouts, and installation of cabinet components (relays, terminal strips, surge suppressors, PLC components, Power Supplies, Fiber Optic Termination, CAT 5, and CAT 6).
• May assist lower level developers with the design and development of business applications.
• May assist senior developers in the development of programs of a more complex nature.
• Handles new and changing priorities with professionalism and is willing to relocate to other business units when urgent needs arise
• Work collaboratively under general supervision with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, IT, and other internal staff to understand operational processes.

Requirements

Other Qualifications:

• Control Disciplines & Platforms: APC, DCS, PLC (Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc, Siemens, Direct Automation), and SCADA.
• Programming & Scripting Languages: C#, JavaScript Libraries (Vue, Angular, JQuery), HTML, CSS, ASP.NET, Python, PowerShell, .NET Framework, and MVC/Web API.
• Development Tools & IDEs: Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Vuetify, AXIOS, Vuex Store, and NPM. Databases: MS SQL Server, TSQL, and Pervasive.
• Project Management & Cloud Infrastructure: YouTrack, GitLab (SVN), Git, AWS, and WordPress.
• Specialized Software & Protocols: CAD, SolidWorks, Signal R, Crystal Reports, Bartender Label Making Software, RFID, and EDI.
• Robotic Systems: Familiarity with robotic controls and single/multi-axis linear actuated robotic transfer systems.
• Experience with taking business requirements and transforming them into technical design
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment
• EDI Experience

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university; and 2-4 years of experience in a business environment