Controls Team Lead – PLC/SCADA & Automation

Marvin; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing account

Better Living Day

Profit sharing

Volunteer opportunities

Brighter Days Fund

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Marvin is seeking a CEPG Controls Team Supervisor in Fargo, ND to guide the Controls group while continuing hands-on work. Lead, mentor, and coordinate Controls Technicians, collaborating with SCADA, database, and PLC specialists to integrate advanced automated manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate will combine controls expertise with strong leadership, project management, and a collaborative approach to drive on-time project delivery and empower the team to own their work.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and related experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Proven project management and leadership skills.

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

ICIM

Microsoft Office

PLC programming

HMI programming

Networking basics

SCADA

Automation systems

Industrial protocols

Windows/Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ICIM

SCADA

PLC programming software

Job description

Marvin is seeking a CEPG Controls Team Supervisor in Fargo, ND to guide the Controls group while continuing hands-on work. Lead, mentor, and coordinate Controls Technicians, collaborating with SCADA, database, and PLC specialists to integrate advanced automated manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate will combine controls expertise with strong leadership, project management, and a collaborative approach to drive on-time project delivery and empower the team to own their work.