At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.
Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.
When you join us, you'll find:
Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.
What You Will Contribute:
We’re seeking a versatile Controls & Systems Analyst to support both our industrial automation projects. This role blends hands-on engineering—such as site surveys, control panel design, and automation support—with internal software development, troubleshooting, and system enhancements. If you enjoy solving technical problems, working across teams, and balancing customer-facing and internal project work, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct site surveys and collaborate with customers and project teams to define technical requirements.
- Review bid specs, drawings, and documentation to support accurate project quoting.
- Design industrial control panels, including layouts, wiring diagrams, and hardware selection.
- Support internal business systems through analysis, coding, testing, and maintenance of applications.
- Coordinate resources and timelines for larger system projects.
- Troubleshoot user issues, provide technical guidance, and support system improvements.
- Maintain high-quality documentation for both automation and software projects.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, IT, and customer teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Experience in controls engineering and industrial automation support preferred.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial electrical principles.
- Electrical CAD drawing experience (AutoCAD or BricsCAD preferred), CAD macro scripting a plus.
- Strong communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
- Customer-focused mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.
Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
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With more than a century of water technology innovation, Badger Meter is a global provider of industry-leading water solutions encompassing flow measurement, quality and other system parameters. These offerings provide our customers with the data and analytics essential to optimize their operations and contribute to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s most precious resource.
