<p>Overview Kadant is seeking a skilled full-time R&D Software Programmer experienced in maintaining and modernizing legacy systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in software development principles, a methodical approach to problem-solving, and a professional respect for improving long-standing systems that are vital to daily operations. This position will be part of a small industrial R&D team located in Three Rivers, Michigan. Experience in an engineering or industrial environment is a strong plus. Responsibilities • Lead efforts to maintain, update, and enhance existing VB6 applications used for operational and production systems. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues within legacy codebases while minimizing disruption to business processes. • Migrate and refactor VB6 components into modern frameworks such as .NET where appropriate. • Design, code, test, and document new software applications or system features. • Collaborate with engineering, IT, and production teams to translate system requirements into reliable software solutions. • Maintain version control, deployment documentation, and coding standards. • Participate in system testing, validation, and occasional user training as needed. Qualifications • Working knowledge of Visual Basic 6 (VB6) • Proficiency with .NET and the C family of programming languages (C, C++, C#). • Strong understanding of database systems (SQL Server, Access, or similar). • Familiarity with Windows-based application architecture and API integration. • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a disciplined, structured approach. • Clear documentation habits and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environment. • Familiarity with industrial systems, data acquisition, or automation interfaces. • Knowledge of source control systems such as Git or SVN. • Understanding of modern software migration strategies and lifecycle management.</p> <ul> <li>Working knowledge of Visual Basic 6 (VB6) • Proficiency with .NET and the C family of programming languages (C, C++, C#). • Strong understanding of database systems (SQL Server, Access, or similar). • Familiarity with Windows-based application architecture and API integration. • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a disciplined, structured approach. • Clear documentation habits and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environment. • Familiarity with industrial systems, data acquisition, or automation interfaces. • Knowledge of source control systems such as Git or SVN. • Understanding of modern software migration strategies and lifecycle management. </li><li>Lead efforts to maintain, update, and enhance existing VB6 applications used for operational and production systems. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues within legacy codebases while minimizing disruption to business processes. • Migrate and refactor VB6 components into modern frameworks such as .NET where appropriate. • Design, code, test, and document new software applications or system features. • Collaborate with engineering, IT, and production teams to translate system requirements into reliable software solutions. • Maintain version control, deployment documentation, and coding standards. • Participate in system testing, validation, and occasional user training as needed. </li></ul>