Automation & Controls Programmer — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

H2O Innovation; Saint Cloud (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Group Insurance plan including dental,

401K plan with employer's contribution

Three weeks paid vacation per year

Twelve paid wellness days per year

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Job summary

H 2 O is seeking a Programmer, automation and controls to join our Ramsey, MN team. This permanent, full‑time role focuses on developing PLC programs and HMI interfaces for client projects in a hybrid work environment.

You will analyze user needs, design automated systems from schematics, test deployments at client sites, and create user guides. Candidates should have PLC programming experience, strong problem solving, and clear technical writing in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in PLC programming software.
• Ability to write clear technical documents.
• Skill in designing user-friendly graphic interfaces.
• The ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Thorough understanding of hardware and software upgrade methods for automated systems.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Competence in planning and executing comprehensive system tests.

Responsibilities

• Program PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and user graphic interfaces (HMI).
• Participate in analyzing user needs and developing programming plans.
• Design automated systems through technical drawings and schematics.
• Conduct testing and market deployment of programmed installations at our clients' sites.
• Assist our clients by creating user guides, technical manuals, and other tools to facilitate the understanding of automated systems.
• Perform upgrades and troubleshoot automated systems as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Technical writing

HMI design

Troubleshooting

Hardware upgrades

Communication

English fluency

System testing

Job description

H 2 O is seeking a Programmer, automation and controls to join our Ramsey, MN team. This permanent, full‑time role focuses on developing PLC programs and HMI interfaces for client projects in a hybrid work environment.

You will analyze user needs, design automated systems from schematics, test deployments at client sites, and create user guides. Candidates should have PLC programming experience, strong problem solving, and clear technical writing in English.