Sr. Software Developer

Toyo Tires; Georgia; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc in White, Georgia, is hiring a Sr. Software Developer to support the manufacturing plant. The role focuses on maintaining, upgrading, and optimizing over 200 Visual Basic applications that run the Manufacturing Execution System and interface with PLCs and engineering systems.

You will lead VB to newer languages migrations, collaborate with IT and manufacturing teams, and ensure reliability, performance, and audit-compliant processes across the production line.

Qualifications

• Extensive Visual Basic experience with legacy manufacturing apps.
• Knowledge of modern languages to support code migration.
• Strong communication with technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance manufacturing apps for reliability and performance.
• Integrate MAS with PLCs and engineering platforms like Hirata and iFIX.
• Lead VB migration to modern languages.
• Implement change management to ensure audit compliance.
• Collaborate with IT analysts and manufacturing staff to deliver solutions.
• Adhere to IT processes and promote disciplined work.
• Develop documented, standardized procedures.
• Plan migration of legacy VB apps to newer platforms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Visual Basic

PLC

Manufacturing systems

Tools

Hirata

iFIX

Job description

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc is looking to hire a Sr. Software Developer who will support the manufacturing plant in White, Georgia. The Senior Software Developer will play a critical role in the development and delivery of complex software solutions, maintaining, upgrading, and optimizing custom manufacturing applications, predominantly written in Visual Basic. The Sr. Software Developer will be instrumental in maintaining, debugging, and enhancing over 200 custom-built Visual Basic applications that comprise our Manufacturing Execution System. These applications are crucial for driving performance and productivity by interfacing with PLCs and various engineering systems. The Sr. Software Developer will demonstrate high technical abilities in software development for manufacturing environments and will contribute to the improvement of our current software systems.

Practical experience using Visual Basic and having knowledge of more advanced programming languages to assist in future code migrations is key. This position will be versatile with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical teams and business units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following

• Maintain and enhance existing manufacturing applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and alignment with business needs.
• Oversee the smooth integration of Manufacturing Automation Systems (MAS) with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and engineering platforms like Hirata and iFIX, enabling precise scheduling and efficient operations across the production line.
• Lead the transition from Visual Basic to more advanced programming languages, aiming to modernize our software stack and eliminate outdated methodologies.
• Implement robust change management procedures and standards to maintain system reliability and compliance with audit requirements.
• Partner closely with IT business analysts, manufacturing analysts, and other team members to understand business needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Adhere to and promote existing IT processes and procedures, contributing to a disciplined yet flexible working environment.
• Develop and adhere to standardized procedures and comprehensive documentation.
• Participate in the assessment and planning for migrating legacy Visual Basic applications to more advanced programming platforms.
• Other duties may be assigned.

At Toyo Tires, our purpose for everything we do is clear: We make tires people love! Our team of talented professionals embody the company’s five core values, which include: Trust, Learn, Tenacity, Ownership, and Empathy. With passion and persistence (Grit), our team makes tires people love.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

Toyo/Nitto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc values the contribution each employee brings to our organization. The starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job and/or industry. The salary range listed is what we reasonably expect to compensate generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on the specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package along with a robust benefits program to meet your needs. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000