Controls Engineer

Carlex Glass America, LLC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Life Insurance/STD/LTD

401K - 5% match

All PPE provided

Branded work attire/steel toes/prescip

Safety Driven Culture

Job summary

Carlex Glass America, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer to support and program plant automation equipment at the Ligonier facility in Indiana. You will design PLC logic, program robots, and help optimize line performance and quality.

Travel to sister plants may be required to complete core tasks. Ideal candidates have a BSEE or BSME and 3–5 years of PLC/robot experience, with strong electrical troubleshooting skills and familiarity with RS Net Worx, RS View Studio, and Panel Builder.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level electrical engineering degree required for automation work.
• 3–5 years of PLC and robotics programming experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of industrial controls and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and program plant automation equipment to support production.
• Design and modify PLC controls and robot programs for lines.
• Travel to sister plants as needed for core tasks.
• Plan maintenance activities and assist with new technology trials.
• Train plant techs and engineers on controls-related skills.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial networking

HMI PanelView

Fanuc/ABB robotics

Education

BSEE or BSME

Tools

RS Net Worx

RS View Studio

Panel Builder

Job description

Job Category : First/Mid Officers & Managers

Requisition Number : CONTR002772

• Posted : August 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Carlex Glass America-Ligonier Fabrication Facility
860 W US 6
Ligonier, IN 46767, USA

Description

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A GREAT COMPANY WITH GREAT BENEFITS, CONSIDER CARLEX!

• Paid Life Insurance/STD/LTD
• 401K - 5% match
• All PPE provided
• Branded work attire/steel toes/prescription safety glasses
• Safety Driven Culture

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support production by troubleshooting and programming existing and new plant automation equipment
• Program and design new and existing PLC controls
• Travel to sister plants as needed for completion of core job functions
• Maintain accurate and consistent schedules for projects and tasks for multiple plant projects
• Programming of robots and touching up points as needed to support production needs
• Working with production and process to optimize line flow, cycle time issues and quality concerns through changes in programming or troubleshooting of controls
• Program and design new and existing PLC controls
• Help plan preventative maintenance plans for equipment in the plant both new and current
• Work to help develop new technology for the plant to utilize in efforts to improve cycle times and quality detection/prevention systems
• Help train plant techs and engineers on controls related skills
• Create and correct plant electrical drawings for equipment
• Work with plant teams to help develop accurate quoting models

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPointExcellent Analytical Skills
• Ability to use RS Net Worx software, RS View Studio and Panel Builder software
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and read electrical prints
• Ability to wire industrial control systems including 480V/120V/24V power, drives, motors, I/O and sensors
• Ability to design, diagnose, and troubleshoot vision applications
• Ability to connect to PLC and navigate programming software
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis
• Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trust

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• BSEE or BSME Degree required

Years of Experience:

• 3 – 5 Years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and Robots

Other Requirements:

• Regular and predictable attendance required
• High level of understanding of Fanuc Robots and ABB robot operations
• Demonstrated understanding of Ethernet cabling and addressing, Device Net, RIO, and wireless PC networking
• Understanding of basic concepts of MMIs, familiar with PanelView Plus and PanelView hardware
• Demonstrated understanding of Cognex In-Sight software
• Demonstrated knowledge of ladder logic programming, PLC 5, SLC500, ControlLogix, MicroLogix, RIO, Ethernet I/P, DeviceNet
• Demonstrated understanding of AC and DC motors and servo systems
• Working knowledge of Kinetix, Ultra3000, PowerFlex, 1305 and 1338 drives
• Valid driver’s license required for business travel
• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays

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