Controls Team Lead: PLC/SCADA Automation & Mentorship

Marvin; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Health insurance

401(k) retirement match

$300 wellbeing account

Better Living Day

Annual profit sharing

Giving at Marvin

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have strong controls troubleshooting and project leadership, plus experience in manufacturing environments. This on-site role in Fargo, ND offers relocation support and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering or related field; 1–2 years of related experience or training

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

Controls troubleshooting

Team leadership

Project coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ICIM software

PLC programming languages

SCADA systems

HMI / Operator interfaces

Job description

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

Ideal candidates have strong controls troubleshooting and project leadership, plus experience in manufacturing environments. This on-site role in Fargo, ND offers relocation support and comprehensive benefits.