Controls Team Lead – PLC/SCADA Automation

Marvin; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Annual profit sharing

Wellbeing account

Job summary

Marvin is seeking a CEPG Controls Team Supervisor to lead the Controls Technicians and continue hands-on controls work. You will mentor the team, coordinate projects, and partner with SCADA, database, and PLC specialists to integrate advanced automated equipment.

Ideal candidates bring strong controls troubleshooting, collaborative leadership, and the ability to manage projects with end-to-end ownership. Relocation to Fargo, ND is available with a robust relocation package.

Qualifications

• Must have PLC/SCADA experience and controls troubleshooting.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and project management skills.
• Experience leading a manufacturing controls team.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Four-year degree and related experience required.

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 knowledge

Networking technologies

Data communication protocols

Windows & Unix/Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ICIM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marvin is seeking a CEPG Controls Team Supervisor to lead the Controls Technicians and continue hands-on controls work. You will mentor the team, coordinate projects, and partner with SCADA, database, and PLC specialists to integrate advanced automated equipment.

Ideal candidates bring strong controls troubleshooting, collaborative leadership, and the ability to manage projects with end-to-end ownership. Relocation to Fargo, ND is available with a robust relocation package.