Senior programmer, automation and controls

H2O Innovation; Ramsey (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing bonus

Group Insurance: dental, vision & tele

401K with employer contribution

3 weeks paid vacation

12 paid wellness days

Flexible working hours & hybrid

Job summary

H2O Innovation is seeking a Senior Programmer, Automation and Controls to join the Ramsey, MN team in a permanent full-time role. The position focuses on programming PLCs and HMIs, designing automated systems, and deploying solutions at client sites.

You will analyze user needs, develop programming plans, and contribute to documentation, testing, and upgrades while communicating in English and supporting clients with robust, reliable control systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• 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 and user graphical interfaces (HMI).
• Analyze user needs and develop programming plans.
• Design automated systems through technical drawings and schematics.
• Test and deploy programmed installations at client sites.
• Create user guides, technical manuals and other tools.
• Perform upgrades and troubleshoot automated systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Technical documentation

System testing

Problem solving

Team communication

Tools

PLC programming software

Job description

H 2 O is a smart water treatment solutions company. We simplify water treatment by integrating state-of-the‑art technologies to solve water challenges for good with our team of trusted experts. Our mission is to provide services on an international scale, in a people-oriented, caring environment that fosters professional and personal growth. Be part of our talent pool and grow with H 2 O.
We are currently looking for a Senior programmer, automation and controls to join our team based in Ramsey MN office. If you are ready to embark on an exciting professional adventure within a company that values the well-being of its employees, you are in the right place! Join us for a permanent full-time position and discover the joy of contributing to captivating projects every day!

The Benefits

Overall remuneration including:

• Profit sharing bonus program
• Group Insurance plan including dental, vision & telemedicine;
• 401K plan with employer's contribution;
• Three (3) weeks of paid vacation per year;
• Twelve (12) paid wellness days per year.
• Flexible working hours & hybrid working;

The Day-to-Day

• 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.

The Skills We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role;
• 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.