Lead Industrial Controls Engineer - Manufacturing

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, support continuous improvement, and collaborate closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations. Marvin offers a people-first, growth-focused culture with strong benefits and long-term career opportunities.

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

Required Skills

• Industrial controls engineering
• PLC programming
• HMI/SCADA configuration
• Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, etc.)
• Instrumentation and sensors
• Electrical schematics and panel design
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Project management
• Safety standards (NFPA, NEC, OSHA)
• Team leadership and mentoring