Controls Engineer

Carlex Glass America, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex Glass America, LLC in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking an Automation Engineer to support production by programming and troubleshooting PLCs and robotics. The role requires designing and updating PLC controls, and may involve travel to sister plants for project work.

The candidate should have 3–5 years in PLC/robot programming, with 1–3 years Siemens S7 experience being a plus. A strong background in electrical drawings and industrial networking is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and Robots.
• 1–3 years Siemens S7 programming experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work with production and process to optimize line flow, cycle time issues and quality concerns.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Siemens S7

Ethernet / Industrial networking

HMI/PanelView

Robot/PLC integration

Kinetix drives

PowerFlex drives

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

Education

BSEE or BSME degree

Electrical/Mechanical engineering background

Tools

RS Net Worx

RS View Studio

Panel Builder

Cognex In-Sight

PanelView hardware

Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet

Job description

Carlex Glass America, LLC
Carlex Glass America, LLC Corporate Office & Plant
7200 Centennial Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209, USA

Carlex Glass America, LLC
Carlex Glass America, LLC Corporate Office & Plant
7200 Centennial Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209, USA

• Support production by troubleshooting and programmingexisting and newplant automation equipment
• Programand designnew and existingPLC controls
• Travel to sister plants as needed for completion of core job functions.
• Maintainaccurateand 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 tooptimizeline flow, cycle timeissuesand 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 developnew technologyfor the plant toutilizein 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 developaccuratequoting models.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• BSEE or BSME Degreerequired

Years of Experience

• 3 – 5 Years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and Robots
• 1-3 Years ofSiemens S7 programming experience a plus

Other Requirements

• Regular and predictable attendancerequired
• High levelof understanding of Fanuc RobotsandABB robot operations
• Demonstratedunderstanding of Ethernet cabling and addressing, Device Net, RIO, and wireless PC networking
• Understanding of basic conceptsof MMIs, familiar with PanelView Plus and PanelView hardware
• Demonstratedunderstanding of Cognex In-Sight software
• Demonstrated knowledgeof ladder logic programming, PLC 5, SLC500, ControlLogix, MicroLogix, RIO, EthernetI/P,DeviceNet
• Demonstratedunderstanding of AC and DC motorsandservo systems
• Working knowledge ofKinetix, Ultra3000,PowerFlex, 1305and1338 drives
• Valid driver’s licenserequiredfor business travel
• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may berequiredas workload or projects dictate, including, nights,weekendsand 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/Oand 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 CarlexValuesofSafety,Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trust

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

3-5 years:

Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and Robots

Preferred

1-3 years:

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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