Automation Controls Supervisor

Job overview

The Automation Controls Supervisor is an onsite role based in Duluth, MN. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the Custom Equipment Programming Group (CEPG) in maintaining and advancing automated manufacturing systems. This role exists to provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise for the Controls team. The supervisor coordinates daily operations, mentors technicians, and manages projects to ensure the successful integration of automated equipment within the manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

• Provide direction for the Controls group while continuing to execute controls work, collaborating with Automation Systems, Maintenance, Information Systems, and Operations.
• Support team leadership activities, including interviewing candidates, training employees, planning work, balancing workloads, delegating assignments, evaluating work, addressing concerns, and resolving problems.
• Research, analyze, install, and test automation control systems to improve machine efficiency, advance existing systems, and support current and future production demands.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and programming-related equipment and facility issues.
• Manage projects and timelines through successful completion or resolution while maintaining feedback loops and providing end-user training.
• Serve as a liaison with vendors to ensure new and modified equipment, control panels, wiring schematics, components, and electrical practices align with Marvin specifications and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

duluth mn

marvin

controls

automation

plc

scada

manufacturing

engineering

no on-call

relocation assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement savings match, $300 annual wellbeing account, Better Living Day, annual profit sharing, relocation package.

Why this role

Relocation assistance available for candidates moving to Fargo, ND.

About the employer

Marvin is hiring for this role. Industry: Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables. Sector: 33.