Application Engineer (.Net), Texas

Create architecture diagrams to map application components and dependencies.

Identify and document integration points with other systems and services.

Modify applications as needed to support migration efforts.

Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure seamless transitions.

Lead in the design, development, deployment and maintenance of local applications.

Rewrite legacy applications written in obsolete software development application platforms such as Visual Basic 6.0 and Access/Excel VBA vital to the success of the Rutland site.

Rewrite, improve and streamline current .NET and other applications to ensure continuity of manufacturing and business operations.

Work closely with shop floor manufacturing associates and site leadership to develop solutions to ensure success.

Maintain current applications and MySQL databases, break/fixes and provide application enhancements.

Advise on methods to improve current applications and propose new application development to improve operations.

Internally and externally document modifications to current and newly developed applications.

Ability to communicate with users and train in the use of applications.

Ability to communicate and work well with Digital Technology team and leadership as well as DT team members across the sites.

Strong communication skills in English both in spoken and written form.

Strong and proven problem-solving skills.

Report risks and advise on mitigation.

Desirable Experience: Software: Strongly skilled in Visual Basic.NET, Visual Studio .NET, Visual Basic 6.0, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Python, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office.

Database: Strongly skilled in MySQL, MySQL Server Administration, Oracle, Oracle and MySQL SQL, ODBC.

Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements/Deliverables: The IT resource must be highly skilled and experienced in the use of VB.NET in a client/MySQL server environment, able to work 40 hours per week and willing to gain an understanding of current applications and manufacturing processes.

Rewrite of local VB6 applications to VB.NET.

Rewrite of VB6 Shop Floor viewer applications to VB.NET/Python.

Enhancement of current VB.NET applications TBD.

Testing of local applications in current and new environments.

Upgrade of MySQL server to Windows server 2022 in sites using Shopfloor Planning Viewer.