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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Application Development Engineer - **Company:** Corning - **Location:** Wilmington, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $93,046.0 - $127,938.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Computing Platforms, Business Process Modeling, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Databases, Decision Support Systems, Imaging Technology, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), SAP ERP, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us2ae455a54db1a8b87c5ccef8895e3a05/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's or master's in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Optics or similar. * 2+ years of software development experience in manufacturing, engineering design or scientific research fields. * Extensive knowledge of .NET ecosystem (VB, C#) * Experience in manufacturing IT or Engineering. * Good knowledge of signal and image processing algorithms. * Experience developing/supporting imaging systems * Very good knowledge of SQL databases e.g. Oracle, MSSQL Server * Knowledge of data analysis, business modelling, optimization algorithms. * Self-motivated and well organized * Collaborate with multiple teams across multiple regions. * Process oriented and customer focused. * Mechanically inclined Desired skills * Understanding Principles of Optics, Chemistry, Life Science or similar * Some knowledge of SAP ERP is desirable. * Some knowledge of Python and cloud application development is desirable. * Good English skills, in verbal and written form. ## Description The Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of manufacturing and engineering software systems that enable efficient production, process optimization, and data-driven decision making. This role will expand the team's capability by assuming ownership of existing applications and supporting new initiatives focused on manufacturing automation, fiber optimization, image processing, and system integration. Working collaboratively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service, and IT, the successful candidate will help modernize software platforms, improve operational performance, and support the continued growth of advanced manufacturing technologies. Key responsibilities Design, development, implementation and support of business and manufacturing software processes, functions, and systems in manufacturing environment. This includes: * Design, development, test and support of Engineering and data analysis systems written in VB.NET, ASP.NET, C#. * Creating and optimizing image processing algorithms. * Supporting optical equipment - high speed video cameras, video cameras' API, quality control benches and measurement equipment. * Converting legacy ASP and VB applications to new ASP.NET Core, C#. * Integration of MES systems with SAP ERP. * Work closely together across other organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Quality, and IT) in a manufacturing plant * Provide off-hours support for existing software and equipment based on rotation ## Related Videos - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [Building Multi-Tenant ASP.NET Core Applications: Best Practices and Real-World Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1552-building-multi-tenant-asp-net-core-applications-best-practices-and-real-world-solutions) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)