Controls SCADA Team Lead (M/F/D)*

TGW Logistics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO package offerings

Safety shoe reimbursement

Protective eyewear reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

TGW Logistics in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Controls SCADA Team Lead to guide a team of engineers in designing and integrating controls systems for material handling solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and five or more years of experience in the industry. Responsibilities include leading projects, supervising staff, and ensuring the functionality of control systems. Benefits include full medical, 401K with match, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on Controls Engineering experience, preferably in material-handling or industrial environment.
• Up to 20% travel, domestically and internationally.
• Ability to read e-drawings.

Responsibilities

• Guide team of SCADA Controls Engineers and perform supervisory tasks.
• Lead design and commissioning of control visualization systems using PLCs.
• Write and debug HMI applications.

Skills

Robust knowledge of PLCs

HMI systems

Leadership experience

Electrical and mechanical principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Controls-related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Controls SCADA Team Lead works with a team of SCADA Controls engineers to design and integrate controls 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.

What you’ll be handling

• 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.

What you’ll need

• 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.
• 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.

What you’ll receive

TGW offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay with PTO package offerings, along with safety shoe, protective eyewear, and fitness reimbursement.

TGW is an equal opportunity employer.

TGW is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We invite everybody interested in this job to apply.