Lead Industrial Controls Engineer & Automation Leader

Construction Job Board USA; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvin is seeking a Controls Team Lead to oversee design, implementation, and support of industrial control systems for our premium window and door manufacturing operations. In this hands-on role, you'll lead a small team of controls technicians and engineers, managing PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting, and upgrades to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient production.

You'll coordinate automation projects, standardize control architectures, and collaborate closely with maintenance,

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and maintaining industrial control systems.
• Strong background in PLCs, HMIs, and automation architectures.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, panels, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of controls technicians and engineers in a manufacturing environment
• Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and related automation systems
• Troubleshoot control system issues to ensure uptime and product quality
• Plan and execute controls and automation projects, upgrades, and integrations
• Develop and standardize control system architectures, documentation, and best practices
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations to support production needs
• Ensure compliance with safety, electrical, and regulatory standards
• Support continuous improvement, data collection, and process optimization initiatives

Skills

Industrial controls engineering

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA configuration

Industrial networks

Instrumentation and sensors

Electrical schematics

Root cause analysis

Project management

Safety standards

Team leadership

Job description

Marvin is seeking a Controls Team Lead to oversee design, implementation, and support of industrial control systems for our premium window and door manufacturing operations. In this hands-on role, you'll lead a small team of controls technicians and engineers, managing PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting, and upgrades to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient production.

You'll coordinate automation projects, standardize control architectures, and collaborate closely with maintenance,