Junior Manufacturing Software Engineer

Veolia | Water Tech; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (on

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Software Engineer to develop and maintain software and reports used in manufacturing environments. You will work on familiar tools (VC++, C#, Java, Python) and integrate MES workflows while visualizing data through dashboards.

You will spend time on the production floor and in the office, supporting legacy systems and contributing to new MES development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, IT or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of programming experience, preferably 1 year in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain software applications and databases for manufacturing using VC++, C#, Java, Python, MySQL, Tableau.
• Oversee MES system administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance and support.
• Create documentation for software usage and maintenance requirements.
• Collaborate with management, engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to develop custom applications to reduce downtime, ensure regulatory compliance and improve productivity.
• Create and run advanced SQL queries to generate process metrics, reports and live dashboards.
• Serve as liaison for manufacturing and Corporate IT for project implementation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering/IT

Tools

VC++

C#

Java

Python

MySQL

Tableau

Microsoft Visual Studio

VS Code

SAP

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Jira

Job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Junior Manufacturing Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining software and reports specifically used in manufacturing environments. This role focuses on maintaining, upgrading, and redeveloping existing applications that control and interact with customized fixtures or instruments. The ideal candidate should have experience and knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and be capable of integrating paperless workflows, automating data collection, and improving visualization and quality control in the manufacturing process. The candidate should have a strong understanding of shop floor process applications. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and management to design and develop custom manufacturing software applications, using preferred languages such as VC++, C#, Java, and Python.

Additionally, your expertise will be applied in visualizing process metrics through reports and live dashboards.

You will also spend time on the production floor, assisting with troubleshooting software, workstations, and network-related issues.

Key Characteristics

• Create and maintain manufacturing software applications and reports
• MES implementation, administration, and support
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and problem solve
• Ability to work both independently and in a cross functional team-oriented environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and maintain software applications and databases that support manufacturing in a variety of languages VC++, C#, Java, Python, MySQL, Tableau
• Oversee the day-to-day administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and ongoing support of the MES system
• Create documentation for software usage, maintenance, and other requirements
• Work closely with management, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to design and develop intuitive custom applications to reduce downtime, maintain regulatory compliance, and improve productivity
• Create and execute advanced SQL queries to produce process metrics, reports, and live dashboards
• Liaison for manufacturing and Corporate IT for project implementation

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Information Technology, or relevant degree
• Minimum 2 years of programming experience, preferably at least 1 year of programming experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio
• Experience with VS Code
• Experience with VC++, C#, Python
• Experience with RDBMS such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc
• Experience with SAP and Tableau
• Experience with development process tools such as Git, GitHub, GitLab and Jira

Additional information

Working Conditions

• Work will primarily take place on the production floor (70%) but also in office or laboratory environments
• 85% of the time will be dedicated to supporting existing/legacy manufacturing software, with 15% focused on supporting new MES development. (Note: The time spent on new MES development will gradually increase as the new system phases out the legacy system)
• Must be able to sit or stand at a workstation or work cell for the duration of a full work shift
• Occasionally required to lift to 40 pounds

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

• In diversity lies strength - We strive to be a workplace that is inclusive and empowers people to contribute their best
• Recognition and rewards for your hard work and achievements
• Opportunity for new challenges - We are growing and love to promote from within
• An excellent leadership team and a collaborative culture that values innovation
• At all levels of the organization, we recognize talent and want to help you build your sustainable career!

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. To ensure transparency and compliance with employment laws, we provide the following details regarding this position:

• Compensation: The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $78,000 - $90,000
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

This position is expected to stay open until November 15, 2026. Please submit your application by this date, to ensure consideration.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.