Manufacturing IT Developer III

Company Overview Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. Business Unit BAMG - Aiken ORR Management Level Individual Contributor Job Category Engineering & Science Position Summary The Computer Integrated Manufacturing position is responsible for developing software to exchange data with manufacturing processes for the purposes of process control, data collection, manipulation and reporting. The Application Analyst works closely with production, quality and process engineering groups to design, develop, and implement systems to accomplish goals of increasing production and improving quality. Responsibilities Extensive Wonderware experience. Proficiency in advanced T-SQL programming. Proficiency in .Net programming with an emphasis on VB.NET, ADO.NET, ASP.Net. Demonstrated capability to seize ownership of a project and carry it from conception to post-implementation support. Self-motivated, energetic individual with a can-do attitude. Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Minimum Qualifications Typically requires BS in Computer Science or related IT discipline and 5+ years of experience programming database centric applications in a manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Kepware and other vehicles for PLC data acquisition. Familiarity with classic ASP and hand-held Zebra computers/scanners. At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need. What We Offer At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co‑creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. Corporate Social Responsibility activities. A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment. Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being. A diverse and inclusive team. Equal Employment Opportunity Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Employment Eligibility If hired, a Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr