Controls Engineer

Carlex Glass Manufacturing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex Glass Manufacturing in Nashville, TN is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, and support PLC controls and robotics across plant lines. You will troubleshoot, optimize line performance, and travel to sister plants to implement core projects, with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Proficiency in Siemens S7, Rockwell PLCs, and Fanuc/ABB robotics is preferred; experience with Cognex vision, PanelView hardware, and industrial

Qualifications

• BSEE or BSME Degree required
• 3–5 years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and Robots
• 1–3 years Siemens S7 programming experience a plus
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• High level understanding of Fanuc Robots and ABB robot operations
• Understanding of Ethernet cabling and addressing, DeviceNet, RIO, and wireless networking
• Understanding 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 nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and program 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 schedules for projects and tasks for multiple plant projects
• Program and touch up robots to support production needs
• Improve line flow, cycle times and quality through programming changes
• Help plan preventative maintenance plans for equipment
• Develop new technology to improve cycle times and quality detection/prevention
• Train plant techs and engineers on controls skills
• Create and correct plant electrical drawings
• Develop accurate quoting models with plant teams

Skills

PLC programming

Robot programming

Siemens S7

Fanuc robots

ABB robotics

Industrial networking

Ethernet I/P

PanelView

Cognex In-Sight

RS Net Worx

RS View Studio

Panel Builder

Ladder logic

Motor/servo drives

Vision applications

Wiring 480V/120V/24V

RIO/Ethernet

Drives (PowerFlex, Ultra3000)

Robotics safety

Valid driver’s license

Education

BSEE or BSME Degree

Tools

Siemens S7

Kinetix

Ultra3000

PowerFlex

PanelView Plus

PanelView

RS Net Worx

RS View Studio

Panel Builder

Cognex In-Sight

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

**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.

**REQUIREMENTS

**

Education:

• BSEE or BSME Degree required

Years of Experience:

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

• 1-3 Years of Siemens S7 programming experience a plus

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, nights, weekends and holidays

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Excellent 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