Senior Software Developer - Manufacturing Systems
- MillerKnoll
- Zeeland, Michigan
- 2 days ago
- Full Time
Job Summary
Job Description
Why join us?
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and testing of Manufacturing Systems. Works in a highly agile team to innovate, define, and develop capabilities, while ensuring project deliverables and timelines are met. Responsible for managing deliverables, schedules, and support for multiple ongoing Manufacturing Execution System projects and programs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Design, develop, implement, test, and deploy Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Support, troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance deployed MES solutions across manufacturing locations around the globe.
Actively participate in the development of processes, identifying and recommending process improvements.
Applies problem solving skills and executes solutions to difficult problems independently.
Applies supply chain cost, value stream capabilities, and economic principles.
Collaborate with Controls Engineers in support of PLC integration, HMI and SCADA deployment, and machine data historization.
Create rapid prototypes to demonstrate MES and systems integration capabilities.
Defines and completes tasks with minimal oversight of leadership.
Presents work output in a clear and concise manner.
Provide subject matter expertise to operations, engineering, IT, and OT.
Define and develop project deliverables in a highly agile environment.
Provides proposal, planning, and status of projects to budget owner using appropriate request process.
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Engineering, or related equivalent education and experience.
- 5 years of experience working as a software developer, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Experience in programming/developing/configuring HMI and SCADA systems, preferably Ignition.
Experience working with MES Software packages.
Experience and knowledge in Python, C#, HTML, JSON, RESTful Web APIs, and SQL .
Experience in the adoption and application of ISA-95 and connecting enterprise IT systems to shop-floor systems.
Experience in database design, development, and support.
Experience in machine data collection via OPC, preferably from Allen Bradley and Beckoff PLC environments.
Experience with IIoT cloud-based solutions, architectures, and deployment.
Project management experience may be essential for some assignments
Understanding of Lean principles and application.
Must be able to assess process concepts and to determine where continuous improvement opportunities exist.
Must be able to communicate effectively with people at various levels including production, engineering, and management and to be able to work well with and develop a partnering relationship with other team members.
Knowledgeable in the use of common office automation, communication, software and tools, AI tools, mainframe applications, and engineering related software.
Must be a skilled problem solver and be able to apply engineering expertise to problem solving.
Must be able to assess priorities and determine course of action with minimal day-to-day supervision and be able to anticipate, recognize, and respond effectively to changes which affect project plans.
Must have an overall business sense and understand how decisions impact business results.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at click to view .
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Job ID: 501057587
Originally Posted on: 11/20/2025