Position Summary:
The Junior Programming Engineer supports 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day support for plant applications, automation systems, and reporting tools
- Develop and maintain small features, reports, scripts, and tools
- Troubleshoot system issues impacting production, quality, and data integrity
- Assist in the development and enhancement of software applications and system integrations
- Support data extraction, reporting, and dashboard creation
- Perform testing and validation of system changes prior to deployment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand operational requirements
- Maintain documentation and follow established coding standards
Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 0–3 years of relevant experience
- Basic programming knowledge (C#, .NET, SQL, or similar)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to manufacturing environments or automation systems
- Familiarity with databases and reporting tools
Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Initiative and willingness to learn
- Effective communication
Working Conditions / Expectations:
- Occasional off-hours or on-call support required to maintain plant operations
- Direct interaction with shop floor teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong focus on safety, system reliability, and operational continuity
- 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.
Skills Required
- A technical diploma in engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum two years experience as a process or manufacturing technician
- Knowledge of SPC methods and process capability requirements
- Working knowledge of APQP, CFM and PPAP processes
- Basic to Intermediate proficiency in applicable software applications
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.
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