Controls&Automation Team Lead

About the role

Marvin is seeking a Controls & Automation Team Lead to guide a small team supporting our advanced manufacturing operations. In this hands-on role, you will design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks to keep production equipment safe, reliable, and efficient. You'll lead automation projects from concept through startup, mentor technicians and engineers, and partner with maintenance and production to reduce downtime and improve quality. At Marvin, you'll join a people-first, family-owned company that invests in your growth, offers strong benefits, and provides stable, long-term career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small controls and automation team supporting manufacturing operations
• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• Maintain and optimize industrial networks and integrated automation equipment
• Lead automation and controls projects from concept through commissioning
• Support production and maintenance teams in resolving equipment downtime issues
• Implement and uphold industrial and electrical safety standards
• Analyze equipment and process data to drive continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain control system documentation and standards
• Train and mentor technicians and junior engineers on controls best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support new equipment and process introductions

Required Skills

• PLC programming
• HMI/SCADA configuration
• Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Profinet)
• Control system design and troubleshooting
• Robotics and motion control
• Electrical schematics and panel design
• Industrial safety standards (NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout)
• Data acquisition and OEE monitoring
• Project management
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement