Controls Supervisor
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Job Description
Controls Automation Supervisor – Industrial Manufacturing
Location: Wausau, WI (100% onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent W-2
Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required
Salary: Up to $125,000/year (DOE) + Full benefits
Why You’ll Succeed Here
Join a respected manufacturer that designs and builds its own state-of-the-art automation equipment. We invest heavily in our people—offering robust training, clear promotion paths, and the chance to work with cutting-edge robots and control systems in expanding facilities.
What You’ll Do
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of Automation Technicians and Programmers, from assigning tasks to conducting performance reviews.
- System Oversight: Lead control system design, PLC/HMI programming, panel fabrication, machine wiring, and system commissioning—ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.
- Project Management: Independently manage multiple automation projects, troubleshoot complex electrical and hydraulic issues, and ensure seamless integration of new systems.
- Customer Collaboration: Define project scope, provide technical support and training, and conduct site visits for retrofits and commissioning.
- Quality & Safety: Approve designs, oversee parts procurement, conduct quality audits, enforce safety protocols, and handle administrative tasks like scheduling and documentation.
Requirements
What You Bring
- Experience: 8+ years of hands-on automation programming and 1+ year in a supervisory or lead role.
- Education: Associate’s degree in Electromechanical or Automation Engineering Technology (or related field) required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Technical Expertise: Proficiency with PLCs, HMIs, panel wiring, and system commissioning in an industrial setting.
- Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to mentor technicians, collaborate with customers, and manage project timelines.
- Dependability: Solid work history and residence within a 45-minute commute of Wausau, WI.
Benefits
Ready to lead our automation team and shape the future of industrial manufacturing? Apply today!
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