Lead Controls and PLC Electrical Engineer - Manufacturing

Construction Job Board USA; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvin is seeking a Controls & PLC Lead to support our manufacturing operations by owning design, programming, and support of plant control systems. In this role, you will lead PLC and HMI development, troubleshoot equipment issues, and drive reliability, safety, and performance improvements across production lines.

You will mentor technicians, collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams, and help shape innovative automation solutions for premium building products.

Qualifications

• Experience leading PLC/HMI development across production lines.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot controls, sensors, drives and actuators.
• Familiar with electrical schematics and safety standards (LOTO).
• Experience implementing data collection and MES/ERP integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, programming, and modification of PLC and HMI systems for production equipment.
• Troubleshoot controls, PLCs, drives, and sensors to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, documentation, and standard programming templates.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production on automation upgrades and new equipment.
• Implement and support industrial networking, data collection, and integration with plant systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and support safe machine design and lockout/tagout practices.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects related to controls.
• Plan and execute controls projects including estimates, timelines, and vendor coordination.
• Train and mentor technicians and operators on control systems and best practices.
• Participate in on-call or off-shift support rotations as needed to support 24/7 operations

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA configuration

Industrial networking

Control panel design

Troubleshooting

Industrial safety systems

Data collection/ MES/ERP

Root cause analysis

Documentation & change management

Job description

Marvin is seeking a Controls & PLC Lead to support our manufacturing operations by owning design, programming, and support of plant control systems. In this role, you will lead PLC and HMI development, troubleshoot equipment issues, and drive reliability, safety, and performance improvements across production lines. You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement automation upgrades, standardize controls, and ensure accurate documentation. As part of Marvin's people-first culture, you'll mentor technicians, support continuous improvement, and help shape innovative automation solutions for premium building products.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, programming, and modification of PLC and HMI systems for production equipment
• Troubleshoot controls, PLCs, drives, and sensors to minimize downtime and improve reliability
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, documentation, and standard programming templates
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production on automation upgrades and new equipment
• Implement and support industrial networking, data collection, and integration with plant systems
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and support safe machine design and lockout/tagout practices
• Lead or support root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects related to controls
• Plan and execute controls projects including estimates, timelines, and vendor coordination
• Train and mentor technicians and operators on control systems and best practices
• Participate in on-call or off-shift support rotations as needed to support 24/7 operations

Required Skills

• PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• HMI/SCADA configuration and support
• Industrial networking and communication protocols
• Control panel design and electrical schematics
• Troubleshooting of sensors, drives, and actuators
• Industrial safety systems and lockout/tagout
• Data collection and integration with MES/ERPProject management for controls upgrades
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Documentation and change management for control systems