Sr. Software Developer

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from Visual Basic to more advanced programming languages, aiming to modernize our software stack and eliminate outdated methodologies.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

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