Automation Controls Lead | PLC/SCADA Pro

Marvin; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Profit sharing

Wellbeing account

Better Living Day

Volunteer opportunities

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin is seeking a CEPG Controls Team Supervisor in Fargo, ND who will guide the Controls Technicians while continuing to perform controls work. You’ll mentor the team, coordinate projects, and partner with SCADA, PLC, and database specialists to integrate sophisticated automated equipment.

You’ll bring hands-on controls expertise, leadership, and a collaborative approach to manage projects on time, train staff, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with PLC and operator interface programming languages.
• Project management skills and ability to meet timelines.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for the Controls group while continuing to execute controls work, collaborating with Automation Systems, Maintenance, Information Systems, and Operations.
• Support team leadership activities, including interviewing candidates, training employees, planning work, balancing workloads, delegating assignments, evaluating work, addressing concerns, and resolving problems.
• Research, analyze, install, and test automation control systems to improve machine efficiency, advance existing systems, and support current and future production demands.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and programming-related equipment and facility issues. Recommend preventive maintenance rule sets for recurring issues and identify opportunities to improve operational procedures.
• Manage projects and timelines through successful completion or resolution while maintaining feedback loops and providing end-user training.
• Serve as a liaison with vendors to ensure new and modified equipment, control panels, wiring schematics, components, and electrical practices align with Marvin specifications and procedures. Build collaborative relationships across functional departments.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

Data communication protocols

Windows/Unix/Linux

ICIM

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ICIM

Job description

Marvin is seeking a CEPG Controls Team Supervisor in Fargo, ND who will guide the Controls Technicians while continuing to perform controls work. You’ll mentor the team, coordinate projects, and partner with SCADA, PLC, and database specialists to integrate sophisticated automated equipment.

You’ll bring hands-on controls expertise, leadership, and a collaborative approach to manage projects on time, train staff, and drive continuous improvement.