Senior Programmer

Purpose :

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

The primary purpose of this position is to support the development of ERS and other systems, plan and execute programming tasks, and lead or support implementation of manufacturing improvements with data collection, storage, and analysis.

Essential Functions :

ERS – Development / Support :

Maintain / update client, server, tags programs.

Work with site teams and junior programmer to understand requirements to design and modify new or existing screens.

Create / update database tables / stored procedures / queries. Optimize database performance.

Interface with other systems and teams (e.g., host, SAP, security, process databases, etc.)

Respond, troubleshoot and resolve application failures in a timely fashion.

Migrate stand-alone data collection and reports into the ERS system.

Maintain the access control software.

Other duties assigned.

Other Teams :

This position covers a wide range of modules. You will be expected to work with team members of all levels of management including but not limited to sales, plant management, production planning, human resources, quality, hot-end, cold-end, materials / warehouse / shipping, even operators.

To understand requirements of the many teams, there will be a requirement to understand the individual processes in detail. This will require spending time with department managers, process improvers, and operators to receive basic training in each area.

Time will need to be spent to understand how data flows between systems. One example - will require an understanding how host cutting system collects and sends data.

Backup / support to Junior Programmer.

EHS and Quality Systems

Adhere to NSG / Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.

Adhere to EH&S policies at Rossford and at the manufacturing plants to ensure that all development work complies with these policies.

Maintain Quality records in accordance with ISO9001 standards.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role :

Customer Focused

Passion for Excellence

Safety and Quality Focus

Qualifications Required :

Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Visual Studio ( ) and SQL software.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

Proficient in the English language (verbal and written).

Ability to grow into larger rule (succession).

Ability to travel domestically (10%).

Ability to travel internationally (rare).

Work non-routine hours in emergency situations.

Must be a creative, curious, innovative, self-starter.

Must have ability to work both individually and as a team.

Ability to coordinate across multiple teams / sites for successful implementation of system changes.

Qualifications Desired :

Experience with statistical methods and process control

Experience in use of C# and

Basic knowledge of iFIX

Salary Range : $72,432 - $90,546

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.

NSG Group / Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M / F / D / V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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