Controls Technician - CEPG

Marvin-62abfd9; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvin is seeking a Controls Technician to support electrical controls and automation across our manufacturing operations. You will work with maintenance, engineering, and facilities to design, implement, and support advanced manufacturing automation.

Responsibilities include developing PLC sequences, debugging programming, assembling control panels, and ensuring on-time project delivery. Travel as required and ongoing education to stay current in the industry are expected.

Qualifications

• Field-related degree or PLC programming experience.
• Ability to read ladder logic, function block diagrams, and object-oriented languages.
• Ability to read electrical control schematics and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Understand and assist with PLC programming to develop sequence of operation.
• Provide technical support for electrical controls and programming.
• Maintain controls component installation base list and mitigate obsolete components.
• Assemble electrical controls panels according to schematics and standards.
• Deliver project assignments on-time and work independently or in a team.
• Apply communication and problem-solving skills to support the controls team.
• Travel as required.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Function block

Object-oriented languages

Electrical test instruments

Education

Two-year degree or 1 year PLC programming experience

Tools

PLC programming software

Job description

Job Overview

As a Controls Technician, you will be working as a member of the CEG Controls Team to provide electrical controls and programming support for manufacturing operations throughout the Marvin family of brands. You will find yourself working closely with manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, and facility personnel to design, implement and support advanced manufacturing automation technologies.

Highlights of your role

• Understand and assist with PLC programming to develop the sequence of operation for manufacturing equipment
• Provide technical support of electrical controls and programming related technologies
• Maintain controls component installation base list, and support at risk mitigation of outdated or obsolete components
• Assemble electrical controls panels according to electrical schematics, control diagrams, and applicable standards
• Deliver project assignments on-time
• Successfully support projects through completion, either independently or within a team
• Apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of best practices to support controls team
• Ability to travel as required

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• Field-related 2-year degree or 1 year of relevant PLC programming experience
• Understanding of programming using ladder logic, function block and object-oriented languages
• Ability to understand and read electrical control schematics and documentation
• Ability to use and read electrical test instruments
• Willingness and ability to remain current on changes in the development industry through continuing educational activities

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.

Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
• Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more.

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at [e-mail].