Sr. Manufacturing Systems Programmer

SR. MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER

May 4, 2026

Reynoldsburg, OH

Pay Rate : $85,000.00

Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Systems Programmer

Location: Reynoldsburg (Relocation Assistance Not Available)

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 Base Salary (Negotiable DOE)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Shift: 1st Shift [7:30am- 4:00pm]

Job Summary:

MS Companies is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Systems Programmer for a direct-hire opportunity supporting a global automotive manufacturing organization in the Reynoldsburg, Ohio area.

This individual will play a key role supporting manufacturing operations, production traceability systems, plant programming initiatives, and internal systems optimization within a fast-paced industrial environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10+ years of software development experience within manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or production-oriented environments and will enjoy solving real-world operational and systems challenges in a highly collaborative setting.

This role also offers the opportunity to mentor and guide a smaller internal programming/IT group while remaining highly hands-on technically.

Required Skills & Qualifications

5-10+ years of software development experience

Strong Microsoft SQL Server experience (SQL Server 2005+)

Experience with:

C#

.NET / ASP.NET

SQL

JavaScript

PHP

HTML

Visual Basic or modern equivalents

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Manufacturing or automotive industry experience

Production traceability systems experience

PLC ladder logic read/write capability

Industrial systems or plant-floor systems exposure

Experience mentoring junior technical personnel

Experience supporting production-critical applications

Experience balancing operational support with project-based development work

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Design, develop, and troubleshoot custom software programs supporting manufacturing operations

Support and improve production traceability systems

Maintain and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments

Develop applications and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency

Provide technical support during production-related system interruptions

Maintain documentation, version control, and change management processes

Mentor and support less experienced programmers and technical team members

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and manufacturing personnel

Physical & Environment Requirements

Physical expectations and working conditions associated with the role may include a combination of office and manufacturing plant environments.

Work may involve:

Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods

Exposure to moderate manufacturing noise levels

Occasional lifting of computer/network equipment up to approximately 40 lbs.

Occasional stooping, crawling, or installation-related work

Occasional after-hours or production-related support responsibilities

Company Culture & Additional Information

Stable global automotive manufacturing environment

Highly collaborative engineering and operations culture

Opportunity to support real-time production systems and operational technologies

Hands-on technical role with high organizational visibility

Limited weekend work aligned primarily to automotive production schedules

Occasional after-hours support may be needed depending on production demands

No relocation assistance available at this time

No sponsorship available

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