Automation Systems Manager

Marvin - Saint Cloud, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Cloud, MN

11-50 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Automation Systems Manager at Marvin is a strategic leadership role focused on enhancing automation and programming within the Custom Equipment Process Group (CEPG). This position involves managing and mentoring teams, overseeing budget development, and implementing continuous improvement strategies to meet safety, quality, and customer experience goals. The role also includes research and development of automation control systems, ensuring alignment with company standards, and fostering relationships across departments and with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow and provide direction to the CEPG Programming group.
• Build and train a team, manage a budget, and lead workload balance.
• Research, analyze, install, and test automation control systems (SCADA, PLC).
• Oversee development, testing, and implementation of plant management interfaces and data collection systems.
• Provide direction for preventative maintenance rule sets and identify user problems.
• Act as a liaison between vendors and internal teams to ensure compliance with specifications.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and ability to create a team environment.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, Python, Jython, T-SQL.
• Familiarity with SCADA and control systems, data communication protocols, and industrial protocols.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with PLC and Operator Interface programming languages.
• A four-year degree is preferred or one to two years of related experience/training.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, PHP, Wicket.
• Knowledge of computer operating systems like Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings match
• $300 annual wellbeing account
• Better Living Day (a paid day off)
• Annual profit sharing
• Coordinated volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund for personal hardship support