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from Visual Basic to more advanced programming languages, aiming to modernize our software stack and eliminate outdated methodologies.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

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to structure and coordinate offshore development.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven expertise in Visual Basic with practical experience developing and supporting applications.
• Familiarity with other programming languages and technologies for the purpose of migrating legacy systems to modern platforms.
• Experience working directly with manufacturing equipment and understanding the associated technological requirements is highly desirable.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems is highly desirable.
• Experience with PLC communications is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface directly with business units, understand their requirements, and translate them into effective software solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to complete complex projects, work as part of a team, and lead initiatives within a collaborative environment.
• Must be a team player, willing to work within established processes and contribute to the overall success of the IT team.
• Ability to work hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week on-site in White, Georgia.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required. Extensive professional experience (typically 5+ years) in software/application development or a closely related field may be considered as an alternative to a formal degree. Preference for candidates with experience in manufacturing environments.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write complex correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one, small, and large group situations to internal and external customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, or reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.