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!