Applications Engineer
Team Horizon is seeking an Applications Engineer for a leading manufacturing company in Mayo. The Application Engineer will be responsible for building bespoke applications, including anything from back-end services to their client-end counterparts.
The responsibilities will include designing and developing these applications, and coordinating with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure. The person will need to be proficient in one of C# development, VB.NET, Python, or JavaScript. Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and web development frameworks (e.g., AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery) would be an advantage. Additionally, experience with SQL Server, device data collection (e.g., PLCs), and batch manufacturing/traceability systems would be a plus.
Why you should apply:
* Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion, and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.
* You enjoy working on exciting projects and want to work with a global manufacturing site in Mayo.
What you will be doing:
* Project manage software-centered projects, whilst ensuring robust verification & validation.
* Translate User Requirements into functional applications.
* Design, build, test, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
* Identify bottlenecks and bugs and apply fixes to ensure application robustness.
* Maintain source control using GIT, to ensure proper documentation and tracking.
* Integrate new and existing applications to external vendor systems including databases and industrial devices.
* Apply operational excellence tools and techniques to continuously improve our processes and eliminate waste.
* Support and implement Plant of the Future work stream initiatives.
What you need to apply:
* A recognised Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline required.
* A minimum of 2 years relevant experience is essential in programming systems support.
* Proficient in C# and the .Net Technologies (ideally including Windows Presentation Framework).
* Familiarity with Relational Databases and the SQL query language. LINQ, XML, and JSON would be an advantage.
* Experience with industrial manufacturing software for example Batch, SCADA, HMI PLCs, or similar is an advantage.
* Proficient with a database technology essential, preferably Microsoft SQL Server 2014-2019.
* Experience with Web Application frameworks and Windows Web Services (for example JavaScript, HTML5, and the IONIC framework).
* Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (such as Git, VSS, TFS).
* Experience with Microsoft Server 2012-2019 OS.
* Demonstrated experience of delivering projects in a complex systems environment.
* Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.
* Ability to work independently and proactively.
* Well-structured methodical approach to work.
* Good judgement and decision-making skills.
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