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Robert Half
RPG AS400
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What they do
A Production Engineer combines knowledge of manufacturing technology and engineering sciences with management theory. Designs the production steps, defines and monitors resources needed, and evaluates efficiency of the overall process.
$113,040 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced
RPG AS400
specialist to support critical ERP integration and manufacturing operations in California. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can bridge technical development with plant-level business needs, ensuring reliable performance across core AS400 applications. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing legacy systems while partnering closely with operations teams to resolve issues and improve day-to-day efficiency.Responsibilities:
- Maintain, enhance, and support AS400-based ERP applications used across manufacturing and operational workflows.
- Develop and modify RPG programs in multiple formats, including legacy and modern free-format approaches, to meet business and system requirements.
- Work closely with production and operations teams to translate business needs into practical system solutions and documented requirements.
- Support manufacturing process functionality such as bills of materials, routings, inventory movements, and production-related transactions.
- Troubleshoot application and production support issues across multiple support levels, driving timely resolution to minimize operational disruption.
- Manage and monitor batch processing, scheduled jobs, and automation tasks to ensure consistent system performance and data accuracy.
- Analyze DB2 data structures, files, and processing logic to improve reliability, reporting, and transaction handling.
- Contribute to the modernization of green screen applications by improving usability, maintainability, and operational effectiveness.