MES Software Engineer

Strategic Systems Inc; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Systems Inc is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, test, and implement manufacturing software systems. You will collaborate with the MES architect to ensure seamless integration with MES hardware and software, supporting enterprise design goals, R&D, and quality data architectures.

The role emphasizes SDLC adherence, Agile teamwork, and ability to troubleshoot large, complex systems while interfacing with PLCs and shop floor automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in IT or related field.
• 3+ years in software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies.
• 2+ years interfacing with manufacturing control systems and PLCs.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL development.
• Experience with SDLC, Agile, change management, and version control.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration within multinational teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new software systems for manufacturing in an agile environment.
• Contribute to solution design, analysis, and tradeoffs of technology options.
• Enforce software development best practices and quality standards.
• Integrate shop floor systems with custom and off‑the‑shelf solutions.
• Provide Manufacturing Systems support and meet KPIs; participate in after-hours on-call.
• Investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
• Document recurring issues and create technical documentation for operations.
• Adhere to SDLC, safety procedures, and compliance requirements.

Skills

.NET development

SQL

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Master's degree in IT (preferred)

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

YAML

Pipelines

Service Fabric

SSIS

Angular

AngularJS

OPC

RSLinx

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Design, Develop, Test and Implement Manufacturing Software System. Works with the MES architect to ensure solutions integrate seamlessly with the MES hardware and software systems to support enterprise design goals. Provides support for the company’s Manufacturing Systems, R&D, and Quality systems and data architecture.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor or master’s degree in IT or related field
• 3+ years in software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies preferred.
• 2+ years of experience interfacing with manufacturing control systems, shop floor automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer preferred.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL development, large volume data processing and maintenance
• Experience in Test Driven Design Development technique
• Proven experience with software development life cycle, Agile teams, change management process, and version control packages.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting large complex software system, creative thinker with good problem-solving abilities.
• Experience providing software system support in a global manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated to learn new skills independently.
• Proven communication, interpersonal, organization and project management skills, including the ability to contribute development efforts with multinational team members.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, YAML, and deploying via Pipelines is preferred.
• Experience with Service Fabric is preferred.
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Angular and AngularJS is preferred.
• Experience interfacing with Allen Bradley Logix PLCs and RSLinx software
• Demonstrated success in integrating manufacturing hardware and 3rd party software systems.
• Experience in Windows mobile applications, Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and develop new software systems and modify existing ones for the company’s manufacturing in a fast paced & agile development environment.
• Participate and Provide inputs actively in solution design, performing analysis and tradeoffs for the various solutions and technology options.
• Understand, champion, and enforce software development best practices, design patterns, refactoring techniques, and quality standards.
• Integrate and configure shop floor systems with custom-developed and off-the-shelf solutions.
• Responsible for Manufacturing Systems support and meeting KPIs. Provides after-hours support as required via on-call roster system.
• Investigates problems related to software systems, performs root cause analysis, implements short term and long-term preventative measures.
• Document recurring issues and present possible solutions. Produce technical documentation for service transition to operation.
• Adhere to SDLC processes, agile methodologies, safety procedures and compliance (SOx, etc.)
• Exercise effective communications & foster team building

Leadership

• Ability to take ownership of small sized tasks and deliver while mentoring team members.
• Work independently with Global MES team and stakeholders across different geographical zones to develop / deliver software solutions.
• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements, assisting in exploring alternate technology and approaches to solving problems.