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Special-Lite, Inc. Decatur, MI

Decatur, MI

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Job Description

Special-Lite, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain software that helps customers and sales teams configure, visualize, and price Special-Lite products. The position is hybrid based in Decatur, MI and begins with work on a Configura CET Designer product extension before expanding into design automation connecting Tacton to Autodesk Inventor.

Role Overview

For the first six months, this role focuses on developing and maintaining a custom product extension in Configura CET Designer (implemented in CM). After that, the work expands to building and maintaining design automation that connects Tacton with Autodesk Inventor, enabling production-ready modeling outputs driven by CPQ configurations.

Key Responsibilities

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 to support reliability, accuracy, and user satisfaction.
Develop and maintain Autodesk Inventor addins (VB.NET/C#) using the Inventor API to drive parametric 3D models and production drawings from Tacton CPQ configurations.
Build and maintain automation-ready Inventor models by rebuilding flexible or parametric components (for example, frames of variable height) and reusing static components where applicable.
Support integrations between Tacton CPQ, Autodesk Inventor, and other business systems using REST APIs and XML/JSON data exchange.
Inherit and extend code written by others, including third-party implementation partners, while producing 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 using version control (including Git and 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 support user training for supported applications.
Apply best practices in security, maintainability, and performance, contributing to continuous improvement in code and process.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience with C#, VB.NET, C++, Java, or another object-oriented language.
Strong understanding of object-oriented concepts and experience applying them to application development.
Willingness to learn proprietary languages and platforms, including Configura’s CM language and CET Designer.
Experience using source control (such as Git) and task tracking tools (such as Jira).
Basic familiarity with REST APIs and XML/JSON data formats.
Passion for programming.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently across diverse problems.
Ability to gather requirements, explore multiple approaches, and recommend effective solutions.

Technologies and Tools

Configura CET Designer, CM (Configura’s proprietary object-oriented language)
Tacton, Tacton CPQ
Autodesk Inventor, Inventor API
VB.NET, C#, C++, Java
REST APIs, XML, JSON
Git, Autodesk Vault, Jira
Agile

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the Autodesk Inventor API, including part/assembly modeling and drawing automation, add-in development, or iLogic.
Hands-on 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.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term 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

Work Location

Hybrid in Decatur, MI.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Safety glasses required on the production floor at all times.
Hearing protection required in designated areas.
Occasionally subject to hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electric current, and exposure to heat and chemicals.
Occasionally subject to conditions affecting the respiratory system or skin, such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, or poor ventilation.
Occasionally exposed to cold, hot, wet, and/or humid shop conditions.
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 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Information

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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