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Software Design Engineer II

ERMCO · Dyersburg, TN, USA · no salary listed · via jobspy:indeed
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Fit analysis

The candidate possesses exceptional full-stack development skills, deep data integration experience, and a proven ability to build complex B2B automation systems. However, the primary gap is the lack of direct domain knowledge in electrical engineering, CAD/PLM tools, or transformer design processes.

Where you fit

  • Full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Demonstrated ability to develop, test, debug, and deploy complex applications using multiple modern stacks (Next.js, Rust, Node.js), meeting the core requirement of maintaining and updating software.
  • Data Pipeline & Real-Time Systems: Engineered telemetry pipelines for 1,800+ physical assets (Abit Corp), showing expertise in handling continuous data streams critical for monitoring and operational design input.
  • Database Interaction & Data Modeling: Extensive experience with PostgreSQL, Hasura, and GraphQL to manage complex relationships and centralize data from disparate sources (SCP Corp).
  • B2B Workflow Automation: Architected high-performance B2B portals using Next.js/Shopify, integrating custom configurators that improved business process efficiency by 30% (Brooking Tech), demonstrating the ability to translate business rules into functional software requirements.
  • System Integration & Data Bridging: Successfully connected and managed data flows between multiple complex systems (e-commerce platforms, blockchain nodes, APIs) using middleware logic (SCP Corp).
  • Operational Process Improvement: Proven track record of managing operational protocols, ensuring zero disruption during large-scale rollouts, and optimizing processes based on technical output.

Where you may struggle

  • Domain Knowledge (Electrical/Mechanical Engineering): The resume lacks any direct experience with the specific domain knowledge required for transformer or electrical component design processes. This is a critical gap.
  • CAD/PLM Exposure: There is no demonstrated exposure to industry-standard CAD systems (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technologies necessary for working with engineering data workflows and drawings.
  • Engineering Calculations & Simulations: While the candidate handles data analysis, there is no evidence of supporting basic physical calculations, complex design rule validation, or running simulations within software tools, which are core responsibilities of this role.
  • Deep ERP Integration: Experience is limited to e-commerce billing (Authorize.net) and general inventory management; it does not demonstrate the deep integration required with industrial ERP systems for manufacturing and supply chain processes.

Cover letter

Job description
Overview: About ERMCO Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America. With commitments to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future. Job Summary The Software Design Engineer is an early-career role responsible for developing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting software used in transformer and related component design processes. This position builds on foundational software development experience and applies it to engineering automation, design data workflows, ERP integration, and CAD-related tools. The P2 Software Developer works with moderate supervision, contributes to defined development tasks, and collaborates with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, supply chain, and IT teams to support reliable software solutions aligned with business and design engineering needs. This role will be onsite in Dyersburg, TN. Relocation Assistance is available. Responsibilities: Develop, update, test, troubleshoot, debug, deploy, and maintain software applications used to support transformer or component design processes. Assist in translating engineering requirements, customer specifications, design rules, and process needs into functional software requirements. Support basic calculations, data validation, simulations, reporting, and engineering data analysis within software tools and automation workflows. Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, supply chain, and IT teams to ensure software integrates effectively with engineering and production processes. Maintain technical documentation, software notes, user instructions, test results, change records, and support materials under guidance from senior team members. Participate in code reviews, design reviews, software validation, and continuous improvement activities to improve reliability, usability, and maintainability. Support ERP and engineering system data updates related to design processes, automation workflows, and engineering deliverables. Contribute to technology organization growth initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. 1-3 years of software development experience, preferably in engineering, manufacturing, automation, CAD, ERP, or technical business systems. Working knowledge of programming concepts, database interaction, debugging practices, version control, and basic software lifecycle practices. Ability to read and interpret drawings, customer specifications, engineering documentation, and basic design requirements. Effective communication, organization, and teamwork skills with the ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines. Basic understanding of engineering design processes and willingness to develop transformer or component design knowledge. Ability to analyze complex legacy codebases and document business logic. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to CAD systems, such as Autodesk Inventor, Vault, AutoCAD, or similar CAD/PLM technologies, engineering automation tools, design configurators, ERP integrations, or product data workflows. Demonstrated interest in supporting platform development, engineering data quality, and scalable tools for design decision support. Good understanding of tools like Query Tool and MySQL used for complex data querying utilizing SQL. Familiarity in programming languages such as VB .Net, C#, and C++ that includes embedded SQL queries, and creating, testing, and maintaining Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). Let’s Build the Future Together At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you’re building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration. Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career! Job Locations: US-TN-Dyersburg

Questions from the bot

Do you have experience working with CAD/PLM data structures or APIs? If so, what type of engineering data did you process?
Have you supported software that involved basic physical calculations or design rule validation (e.g., stress testing, electrical load calculation)? If so, what was the scope and function?
Can you describe your experience integrating with industrial ERP systems beyond standard e-commerce billing? What modules did you interact with?

Timeline

2026-10-18 08:47:25
scored 78: The candidate possesses exceptional full-stack development skills, deep data integration experience, and a proven ability to build complex B2B automation systems. However, the primary gap is the lack of direct domain knowledge in electrical engineering, CAD/PLM tools, or transformer design processes.
2026-10-17 21:44:09
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