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Lead Controls and PLC Electrical Engineer - Manufacturing. Job in Grand Forks Gr8Jobs
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Marvin is seeking a Controls & PLC Lead to support our manufacturing operations by owning design, programming, and support of plant control systems. In this role, you will lead PLC and HMI development, troubleshoot equipment issues, and drive reliability, safety, and performance improvements across production lines. You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement automation upgrades, standardize controls, and ensure accurate documentation. As part of Marvin's people-first culture, you'll mentor technicians, support continuous improvement, and help shape innovative automation solutions for premium building products. Responsibilities Lead design, programming, and modification of PLC and HMI systems for production equipment Troubleshoot controls, PLCs, drives, and sensors to minimize downtime and improve reliability Develop and maintain electrical schematics, documentation, and standard programming templates Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production on automation upgrades and new equipment Implement and support industrial networking, data collection, and integration with plant systems Ensure compliance with safety standards and support safe machine design and lockout/tagout practices Lead or support root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects related to controls Plan and execute controls projects including estimates, timelines, and vendor coordination Train and mentor technicians and operators on control systems and best practices Participate in on-call or off-shift support rotations as needed to support 24/7 operations Required Skills PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)