Controls Engineer

About the role

As a Controls Engineer at Marvin Composites, you'll play a crucial part in designing, developing, and improving PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to support production teams and improve real-time data visibility. Your role will involve updating, troubleshooting, and enhancing existing PLC programs and control systems as equipment and processes evolve. You'll also lead and support automation and controls projects from concept through implementation, including equipment upgrades and new process development with integrators.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (including Ignition) to support production teams, and improve real-time data visibility
• Update, troubleshoot, and enhance existing PLC programs and control systems as equipment and processes evolve
• Lead and support automation and controls projects from concept through implementation including equipment upgrades and new process development with integrators
• Design machine schematics, define hardware requirements, and develop operator interfaces that support safe, compliant, and reliable production equipment
• Partner with engineers, technicians, and vendors to troubleshoot issues, standardize controls hardware, and support plant performance and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, required
• Experience working with and updating PLC systems, preferably Rockwell Automation, in a manufacturing environment
• Built or supported SCADA/HMI systems (Ignition is a strong plus)
• Skilled in SQL databases, AutoCAD Electrical, or scripting in Java or Python (a plus)
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, external vendors, and operation teams to support day-to-day production needs
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of how equipment functions
• Ability to manage or contribute to multiple projects and adapt as priorities shift

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical work combined with collaboration on the plant floor
• Practical problem-solving and communication skills matter as much as engineering knowledge
• Enjoy working on a variety of controls projects and seeing your work make a difference

Skills

• SCADA/HMI system design and development
• PLC programming and system integration
• Data analysis and visualization
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Problem-solving and critical thinking

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings match
• Profit-sharing program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Financial assistance for personal hardships

Pay

$68,000 - $91,000

Schedule

Full-time