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# Engineering Software Developer

- **Company:** Wirecrafters, LLC
- **Location:** Louisville, KY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Autodesk Inventor, Business Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, SolidWorks (CAD), Electronic Design Automation, JSON, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Solid Edge, SQL Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Git, Information Technology, Build Tools, Creo, Restful APIs, Autodesk Autocad, Visual Basic Language, Engineering Base
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=36886d7ccaa2ee54

## About the Role

* 3+ years of professional software-development experience, preferably in engineering, manufacturing, CAD, or design automation.
 * Working knowledge of C# and the .NET ecosystem; ability to read, maintain, or develop Visual Basic / VB.NET code.
 * Experience with object-oriented programming and Visual Studio.
 * Hands-on experience with Autodesk Inventor or another mechanical 3D CAD platform.
 * Understanding of mechanical assemblies, engineering drawings, BOMs, parameters, and parametric modeling concepts.
 * Ability to analyze a technical workflow, work independently through problems, and communicate effectively with engineering users.
 * Experience with Git or another source-control system.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Autodesk Inventor API, iLogic, Autodesk Vault, or Vault API experience.
 * CAD API / automation experience with Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, Solid Edge, AutoCAD, or a similar platform.
 * SQL / SQL Server, REST APIs, JSON, XML, or application-integration experience.
 * Experience with product configurators, rules-based engineering, automated drawing generation, or BOM automation.
 * Background in manufacturing, steel fabrication, engineered-to-order products, CNC data, or production systems., Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is preferred. An associate degree combined with strong relevant software/CAD automation experience will also be considered. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for formal education.

## Description

* Develop and maintain engineering applications using C#, VB.NET / Visual Basic, and the Microsoft .NET platform.
 * Use the Autodesk Inventor API to create, modify, and configure parts and assemblies programmatically.
 * Automate engineering drawings, including views, dimensions, annotations, parts lists, and related drawing objects.
 * Build tools for automated component placement, constraints, parameters, iProperties, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
 * Improve and support existing VB and C# engineering applications while helping modernize legacy workflows.
 * Work with engineers and manufacturing personnel to translate manual design processes into reliable software workflows.
 * Troubleshoot CAD automation issues and write organized, maintainable, documented code.
 * Assist with integrations between engineering software, Autodesk systems, databases, and other business systems as needed.

What Success Looks Like

 * Create an Inventor assembly through code based on product or job requirements.
 * Automatically place and constrain components using defined engineering rules.
 * Generate accurate production-ready drawings from configured assemblies with less manual drafting.
 * Reduce repetitive engineering work while improving consistency, maintainability and speed.
 * Become a dependable technical resource for both software development and CAD automation.