Software Engineer

• Design, develop, test, and deploy enhancements to SpecialLite’s CET Designer extension, including products represented in 2D and/or 3D with costing, business logic, and error prevention.
• Maintain and improve the existing CET code base, ensuring reliability, accuracy, and user satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain Autodesk Inventor addins (VB.NET/C#) that use the Inventor API to drive parametric 3D models and production drawings from Tacton CPQ configurations.
• Build and maintain automationready Inventor models, rebuilding flexible/parametric components (e.g., frames of variable height) and reusing static components where appropriate.
• Support integrations between Tacton CPQ, Autodesk Inventor, and other business systems using REST APIs and XML/JSON data exchange.
• Inherit, understand, and extend code written by others, including thirdparty implementation partners, and write clean, documented, maintainable code for future developers.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Manage source code and automation assets under version control (Git; Autodesk Vault for CAD assets) and track work in Jira as part of an Agile team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, escalating when necessary.
• Create documentation and assist with user training for supported applications.
• Apply best practices in security, maintainability, and performance, and contribute toward continuous improvement in both code and process.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Must have experience in C#, VB.NET, C++, Java or any other objectoriented language.
• Excellent grasp of objectoriented concepts and experience in using them to build applications.
• Willingness to learn proprietary languages and platforms, including Configura’s CM language and CET Designer.
• Experience using source control (such as Git) and tasktracking tools (such as Jira).
• Basic familiarity with REST APIs and XML/JSON data formats.
• Must be passionate about programming.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Must be a selfstarter and have the ability to work independently on diverse problems.
• Must have the ability to gather requirements, consider and explore multiple approaches and suggest effective solutions., * Experience with the Autodesk Inventor API, including part/assembly modeling and drawing automation, addin development, or iLogic.
• Handson Autodesk Inventor modeling experience, including parametric part and assembly modeling.
• NET development experience, particularly VB.NET or C#, using Visual Studio.
• Experience with Configura CET Designer and/or the CM programming language.
• Experience with CPQ or product configuration platforms, especially Tacton.
• Experience with Autodesk Vault or other PDM systems.
• Understanding of 3D geometry and coordinate systems.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment., * Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
• Required to occasionally stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Safety glasses are required on the production floor at all times.
• Hearing protection is required in designated areas.
• Occasionally subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electric current, and exposure to heat and chemicals.
• Occasionally subject to conditions including one or more of the following that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, or poor ventilation.
• Occasionally exposed to cold, hot, wet and/or humid shop conditions.

Benefits at Special-Lite:

A competitive salary and opportunities to advance in your career are just the beginning. Special-Lite offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Performance and Holiday Bonuses
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance and Professional Development Support
• Parental Leave
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

About Special-Lite

We manufacture custom door, frame, and interior solutions for new construction and retrofit projects across educational, commercial, institutional, industrial, and municipal applications-combining hands-on craftsmanship with advanced technology to deliver exceptional quality, performance, and reliability.

Built to last in high usage and challenging environments, our high-quality and made-to-order solutions are unique in the industry. The products we build welcome, protect, and enhance spaces across the U.S. and beyond. You would probably recognize more than a few of our famous customers. As one of the largest volume producers of commercial FRP doors, you may have even already walked through one of our solutions.

For more than 55 years, we have been driven to grow through relationships as strong as our products. We are committed to the success of our employees, our customers, and our communities. We stand behind our products with passion and excellent customer service.

People.

Passion.

Performance.

We don’t just build doors-we build careers. For more than 50 years, we’ve been a leader in manufacturing and engineering architectural products for new construction and replacement installations. Our commercial entrance systems, restroom partitions, and interior products feature a unique blend of hands-on craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, customization, and innovative design. The result? Products built to last and a life-long career to match. When you join Special-Lite, you become part of a team that values quality, creativity, and personal commitment. We believe in doing things the right way, not the easy way, and we take pride in building products that help make spaces safer, easier to maintain, more productive, healthier, and inspiring.