Controls Team Lead – PLCs, SCADA & Automation

Marvin; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement match

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Annual profit sharing

Job summary

Marvin is hiring a CEPG Controls Team Supervisor in Fargo, ND to lead and mentor the Controls Technicians while continuing hands-on control system work. You will partner with SCADA, PLC, and database specialists to integrate automated manufacturing equipment and ensure on-time project delivery.

You will guide project planning and team development, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvements in control systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years related experience or training in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Project management skills and ability to meet timelines.
• Strong, proactive communication, training, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to create a collaborative team environment and empower others to take ownership of assigned work.

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 and support production demands.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and programming-related equipment issues; recommend preventive maintenance.
• Manage projects and timelines through successful completion with end-user training.
• Serve as a liaison with vendors to ensure equipment and practices align with Marvin specifications and build cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Strong communication

PLC programming

SCADA knowledge

Networking knowledge

Education

Four-year degree

1–2 years related experience

Tools

ICIM

Microsoft Office Suite

Industrial networking hardware

Unix/Linux familiarity

Job description

Marvin is hiring a CEPG Controls Team Supervisor in Fargo, ND to lead and mentor the Controls Technicians while continuing hands-on control system work. You will partner with SCADA, PLC, and database specialists to integrate automated manufacturing equipment and ensure on-time project delivery.

You will guide project planning and team development, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvements in control systems and processes.