Programmer II

Global Finishing Solutions.•Osseo, WI

About The Position

The Programmer II is a member of Global Finishing Solutions’ Electrical Engineering team and develops control programs for custom-built machinery and customer-driven automation solutions. The role designs and integrates hardware and software into reliable, high-performance systems, including ladder logic, PLC, PC-based controls, HMIs, and touchscreen interfaces. It also translates equipment requests into actionable design specifications and establishes power, wiring, and control designs. The position supports live equipment through remote monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization, and provides assistance with commissioning, preventive maintenance, emergency response, warranty, repair, and technical direction for industrial electrical systems. The Programmer II collaborates across disciplines to improve cost and quality and meet project schedules, while keeping current with industrial controls and their applications in the finishing industry.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: an Associate’s Degree and 7–12 years of hands-on experience; a Bachelor’s Degree and 3–8 years; or a Master’s Degree and 0–6 years.
Demonstrated mastery of core products, technologies, and industry standards, with the ability to apply that knowledge to design, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced control and automation systems.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to translate complex requirements into practical, high-performance solutions.
Ability to work cross-functionally, lead initiatives, and provide guidance to meet quality, cost, and schedule goals.
Interest in continuous learning, industry trends, new technologies, and best practices.

Responsibilities

Design and develop advanced control systems using ladder logic, PLC, and PC-based platforms.
Develop power, wiring, and control designs that are fast, clean, and efficient.
Monitor, diagnose, and optimize operating equipment remotely.
Integrate hardware and software into end-to-end automation systems.
Translate equipment requests into clear, actionable design specifications.
Design operator-friendly control systems, including HMIs and touchscreen interfaces.
Stay current with industrial controls and their applications in the finishing industry.
Support commissioning, preventive maintenance, emergency response, warranty, repair, and technical direction for industrial electrical systems.
Collaborate across disciplines and lead initiatives to address challenges and meet quality, cost, and schedule goals.