Title: Manufacturing Programming Analyst

Location: Houston, TX, 77049 (100% onsite)

Duration: FTE

Work Requirements: US Citizens, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Qualified candidates may send a copy of their resume (Word Format) to Slater Davidson at sdavidson@inspyrsolutions.com.

Job Description:

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Programmer Analyst for its manufacturing client in Houston, TX. This person will support and enhance manufacturing systems onsite at the plant by maintaining applications, troubleshooting issues, and developing system improvements and integrations with plant automation. They will work closely with end users to gather requirements, design and implement solutions, and provide training and ongoing support. Daily responsibilities also include monitoring system performance, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring reliable data and reporting for manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide system maintenance services to ensure application availability
• Analyze existing system(s), propose modifications, and implement system improvements. This includes integration between systems
• Consult with users to gather information about program needs, objectives, functions, features, and input and output data requirements
• Analyze, define, and document requirements. Analysis will include data, Business Intelligence workflows, logical processes, hardware and operating system environments, system interfaces, internal and external system health checks, controls, and outputs.
• Use high-level programming languages to create system enhancements using specification documentation. Utilize any special programming techniques necessary to achieve the most effective program
• Coordinate and organize development, testing, and implementation plans of vendor-supported systems. Consults with and directs application vendors for support and upgrades
• Monitor performance of programs after implementation, including after-hours support
• Write and maintain documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections
• Train personnel in end-user departments in any specific procedures necessary to effectively utilize systems and/or data
• Lead or actively participate in cross-functional teams to complete and execute the above responsibilities.

Experience/ Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• High-level computer programming languages such as MS Visual Studio .NET (VB.NET, C#), PL/SQL, ASP, HTML
• Ability to grasp integration methods with plant automation devices and systems.
• Excellent relational database design and management skills, including the ability to manage clustered environments and write complex SQL stored procedures (Oracle PL/SQL Preferred)
• Ability to operate within a LINUX and/or Windows platform
• Information technology systems design and structured programming, including object-oriented programming concepts
• Ability to create custom reports using Crystal Reports or similar products
• Familiar with network and database communications
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Willing to travel to support deployments within North America
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to provide after-hours support

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred major in computer science or computer information systems.
• 3+ years of postgraduate experience or 5 years equivalent experience.

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