Automation Systems Manager

Transform the future of automation at Marvin! Are you a strategic leader with automation and programming experience? Join our team as an Automation Systems Manager and shape the continuous improvement, management and collaboration of the Controls and Automation Systems teams within our Custom Equipment Process Group (CEPG). 

This individual will participate in the creation of department training activities and development and execution of the CEPG budget, develop and implement department strategies to support continuous improvement, and mentor team members with the goal of exceeding our safety, quality and customer experience goals. 

Highlights of your role 

• Management & Mentorship: Coordinate work flow and provide direction to the CEPG Programming group. Build and train a team, manage a budget, lead and delegate workload balance, and track team performance. Transmit knowledge, develop culture, and provide support relevant to work, career or professional development. 

• Research & Forward Thinking: Research, analyze, install and test automation control systems (SCADA, PLC) to improve machine efficiency and advance current systems to meet project and future production demands. Give direction to controls components/devices, software, database, graphic display and external system interface requirements while adhering to company standards and alignment with IS strategies. 

• Development, Testing & Preventative Maintenance: Oversee development, testing and implementation of plant management interfaces, server-based systems and data collection using supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. Provide direction for preventative maintenance rule sets for common recurring issues. Identify user problems and systems needs to make improvements or resolve issues with our internal customers. 

• Relationships: Liaison and critical resource between our vendors and new or modified equipment to ensure control panels, wiring schematics, components and general controls/electrical practices align with our General Specification and procedures. Build and maintain internal relationships across all functional departments. 

• Strong, proactive communication skills are an expectation along with the responsibility for creating a team environment while training and mentoring others to ensure we win as a team. 

• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. Java, C++, C#, Python, Jython, T-SQL) and web technologies (e.g. HTML, CSS, PHP, Wicket) 

• Knowledge of SCADA and control systems and components used for automation equipment, and of data communication protocols, industrial protocols, and computer operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux. 

• Working knowledge of manufacturing software and Microsoft Office Suite is required, as is experience with PLC and Operator Interface programming languages 

• Four-year degree is preferred, or one to two years of related experience/training or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities. You also belong to one of America's Top 20 Large Employers of 2024, according to an exclusive ranking by Forbes Magazine. 
 
For more than 100 years, we've been designing, building, and engineering premier products. Today, in our 16 locations across North America, we manufacture Marvin's portfolio of products, which includes Infinity Replacement Windows, TruStile Doors, and Marvin Coastline brands.
 
Together, we live our values and enjoy a culture that feels like home. Our better living approach to benefits supports you at work and beyond. From day one, you receive health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more! A few unique offerings include:
- $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on whatever makes you happy + healthy
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- $$ Annual profit sharing - get rewarded for the role everyone plays in making Marvin a success
- Giving at Marvin - join coordinated volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund - financial support thanks to your colleagues and the Marvin family should you suffer a personal hardship
When you belong to the Marvin team, it's all part of the package. Apply today!

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any employment offer depends on completing a background check and drug screen to company standards.