Job Title: Application Developer, Junior
Job Summary
The Junior Application Developer position will support the development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant-level software and manufacturing systems. This role works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure systems operate reliably and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibility
- Provide day-to-day support for plant applications, automation systems and reporting tools
- Transfer existing applications to new technologies.
- Work with Internal team – Development to help design applications and databases.
- Assist in developing applications to meet the business needs of the facility: developing the application based on the design laid out in the proposal; Conduct system tests; Documenting how to deploy the application; Training of support staff on the application.
- Research new concepts as required to develop innovative solutions to business problems.
- Attend meetings with clients and their representatives to collect information to clarify project specifications, make recommendations and reach agreement in defining system needs.
- Maintain documentation and follow established coding standards.
Academic/Educational Requirements
- Post-Secondary Education in Computer Science or a related field, or related experience
- Ability to troubleshoot systems in new software applications or errors while developing.
- Able to consult and synthesize information from a variety of technical documents to develop software applications.
- Knowledge of General Programming Concepts and Languages
- Knowledge of the SQL language, Relational Database Design
- Microsoft SQL Server; SSRS, SSAS, SSIS; Web technologies such as ReactJS (with Redux), ExpressJS, NodeJS, JWT (JSON Web Tokens), SignalR;
- Task Runners such as GruntJS;
- Logging libraries such as NLog;
- Experience deciphering Requirements Documents, Design Specifications.
- Exposure to manufacturing environments or automation systems is an asset
Required Skills/Experience
- Ability to work independently and coordinate and integrate work with peers.
- Excellent documentation skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to problem solve and troubleshoot in a fast paced and demanding environment.
- Flexible and adaptable.
What Linamar Has to Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
Skills Required
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science or a related field, or related experience
- Ability to troubleshoot systems, software applications, and development errors
- Ability to synthesize technical documents to develop software applications
- Knowledge of general programming concepts and languages
- Knowledge of SQL and relational database design
- Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, SSAS, and SSIS
- Knowledge of web technologies including ReactJS with Redux, ExpressJS, NodeJS, JWT, and SignalR
- Knowledge of task runners such as GruntJS
- Knowledge of logging libraries such as NLog
- Experience deciphering requirements documents and design specifications
- Ability to work independently and coordinate with peers
- Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Exposure to manufacturing environments or automation systems
What We Do
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop fertilizer applicator equipment. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets, and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the newly formed Structures Group. The Regional Mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly. The Linamar Structures Group offers competitive lightweight innovations for safety-critical components and systems for the global mobility market. In addition, the eLIN Product Solutions Group focuses on Electrification and McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar’s medical solutions group, Linamar MedTech, focuses on manufacturing solutions for medical devices and precision medical components. Linamar has over 31,000 employees in 70 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $7.9 billion in 2022.






