Controls Engineer – Automotive Glass Automation

ACTalent; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer for a high-volume automotive glass facility in Shelbyville, IN. The role focuses on designing, programming, and commissioning automated control systems, including control panels, robotics integration, and vision systems.

You will work with Texas Instruments PLC platforms and Rockwell/AB environments to ensure safe, reliable production lines. The position is contract-to-hire, onsite with a Monday–Friday schedule, occasional overtime, and no travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience designing automated control systems and panels.
• Proficiency with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs and motion control.
• Knowledge of vision systems and automation hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee build of control panels for new projects.
• Create control systems from concept through implementation.
• Program automated equipment for production lines.
• Integrate robotics, furnaces, ovens, presses, conveyors, and vision systems.
• Read and update electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and hardware.
• Configure and optimize AC/DC drives for performance.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance for startups and improvements.
• Ensure safety rules and internal standards are followed.
• Document programs and configurations for future support.

Skills

Rockwell PLCs

Studio 5000

Motion control

HMI programming

Electrical diagrams

Industrial automation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ABB robots

Fanuc robots

Keyence vision

Cognex vision

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer for a high-volume automotive glass facility in Shelbyville, IN. The role focuses on designing, programming, and commissioning automated control systems, including control panels, robotics integration, and vision systems.

You will work with Texas Instruments PLC platforms and Rockwell/AB environments to ensure safe, reliable production lines. The position is contract-to-hire, onsite with a Monday–Friday schedule, occasional overtime, and no travel.