Controls SCADA Team Lead

Kids for the Future; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TGW Systems Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Controls SCADA Team Lead to design, develop, and commission visualization systems for material-handling solutions and production lines.

This role requires leadership of a SCADA controls engineering team and close collaboration with the Manager of Controls Commissioning. You will guide design-to-production lifecycles, write and debug HMI applications, and perform emulation testing to ensure performance before on-site commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Controls-related field or equivalent work experience.
• Five+ years of hands-on controls engineering experience in material-handling or warehouse environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of SCADA controls engineers, including scheduling and performance management.
• Designs and commissions control visualization systems using PLCs to meet project needs.
• Writes and debugs HMI applications for reliable control systems.
• Performs in-house emulation testing to verify performance before onsite commissioning.
• Provides installed-system support and planned upgrades.
• Documents SCADA activities and maintains project records.
• Travels to projects domestically and internationally.

Skills

PLCs

HMI systems

Team leadership

Design-to-production lifecycles

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Controls-related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

• Location 3001 ORCHARD VISTA DR SE,STE 300,Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-7094,United States
• Employee Type Mod Exempt
• Travel 20%

The Controls SCADA Team Lead works with a team of SCADA Controls engineers to design and integratecontrols systems Visualizations for industrial material-handling solutions and production lines. This position works closely with the other Controls Team Leads and reports to the Manager of Controls Commissioning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guides team of SCADA Controls Engineers and performs supervisory tasks including scheduling, review and approval of timecards, time-off requests, expense reports, and performance management activities (with support of manager).
• Leads the design, development, and commissioning of control Visualization systems using PLCs to meet project requirements.
• Writes and debugs HMI applications to ensure proper functioning of control systems.
• Conducts in-house emulation testing to verify system performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise prior to Controls Commissioning going onsite for commissioning.
• Provides support for installed systems, performing preventative maintenance and implementing system upgrades as required.
• Creates and maintains documentation of controls SCADA activities.
• Travels to projects both domestically and internationally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Controls-related field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Five (5) or more years of hands-on Controls Engineering experience, preferably in material-handling, industrial, or warehouse environment.

Travel: Up to 20% travel, domestically and internationally

Skills & Abilities

• Robust knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems.
• Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical principles, with the ability to read edrawings and AutoCAD drawings.
• Prior experience in formal or informal leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience working on full design-to-production project lifecycles.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial automation and control systems.
• Knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal and C++ or other programming language a bonus.
• Knowledge of Visualization Systems, Examples: Ignition, WinCC

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk around industrial and/or warehouse environment for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
• Visual and auditory abilities to work safely with and around moving and/or motorized equipment, machinery, parts, and electricity that require safety protocols
• Ability to move and use muscles for extended periods of time without fatigue.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Ability to communicate regularly with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

Other Requirements

This position requires work at TGW customer sites. TGW’s customers may require background checks before accessing their sites. Refusal to participate in a customer-required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TGW Systems Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.