Head of Automation & Smart Control Systems

Ecofishcircle; Town of Norway (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible home office

Hybrid work model

Option program

Professional development

Job summary

EcoFishCircle in the United States is seeking a Head of Automation to lead the development of the company's control system “EFC Control” and bridge technology, biology, and operations. You will shape strategy and hands-on implement critical automation initiatives.

As part of a small team, you will build scalable, robust solutions, manage complex projects with customers, and guide data-driven decisions to support growth and international ambitions. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Higher education in IT, automation, cybernetics, or equivalent.
• 5+ years developing and operating industrial automation, IoT, SCADA, process control, and data systems in production environments.
• Experience handling large data volumes and various technologies for storage, transformation, analysis, and visualization.
• Understanding of system architecture, integrations, and data security.
• Technology project leadership experience — preferably in startups or growth companies.
• Interest in sustainability, industrial innovation, and blue-green technology.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the IT and automation strategy.
• Oversee architecture and integration between process control, sensors, SCADA/PLC systems, and digital operational platforms
• Drive data collection, analysis, and decision support development
• Ensure scalable, robust solutions supporting company growth and international ambitions
• Participate in strategic work for continuous company improvement
• Lead complex automation projects with customers, coordinating technical drawers, project managers, and site managers
• Oversee system commissioning locally for projects in delivery phase
• Develop control systems with the technology team
• Manage customer interface and analysis/reporting platform

Skills

IT strategy

Automation

IoT

SCADA

Data analytics

Project leadership

System architecture

Data security

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Automation or related

Tools

SCADA/PLC systems

Cloud platforms

Job description

EcoFishCircle in the United States is seeking a Head of Automation to lead the development of the company's control system “EFC Control” and bridge technology, biology, and operations. You will shape strategy and hands-on implement critical automation initiatives.

As part of a small team, you will build scalable, robust solutions, manage complex projects with customers, and guide data-driven decisions to support growth and international ambitions. Hybrid work is offered.