Controls Engineer

Job Overview

Marvin Composites is hiring a Controls Engineer at our Fargo, ND location. As a Controls Engineer in our manufacturing plant, you will work within our SCADA and Ignition environment, build and improve HMIs, support production data visibility, and help teams turn that information into action. You will also maintain existing PLC programming, updating systems as equipment and processes evolve, and partner with engineers, technicians, and vendors on new equipment and improvement projects.

This role blends hands‑on technical work with collaboration on the plant floor, requiring practical problem‑solving and communication skills.

• Design, develop, and improve PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (including Ignition) to support production teams and enhance 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.

• Built or supported SCADA/HMI systems (Ignition is a strong plus), including working with production data, dashboards, and operator interfaces.
• Skilled in SQL databases, AutoCAD Electrical, or scripting in Java or Python (plus).
• Experience collaborating 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.

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering,
  required
  .
• Experience working with and updating PLC systems, preferably Rockwell Automation, in a manufacturing environment.

$68,000 - $91,000

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.