Controls Lead Engineer

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of trust, empowerment, and high performance.
• Lead and coordinate diverse engineering groups to drive collaboration, align objectives, and deliver integrated solutions across complex projects.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of robotic systems and automated processes.
• Maintain accurate and consistent schedules for projects and tasks for multiple plant projects.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery of automation initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership to align automation projects with long term business goals.
• 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.

Education:

• BSEE or BSME Degree required

Years of

Experience:

• 8+ Years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and Robots
• 3+ Years in a leadership Role

Other Requirements:

• Regular and predictable attendance required
• High level of understanding of Fanuc, ABB, and Kuka robot operations
• Demonstrated understanding of Ethernet cabling and addressing, Ether Net/IP, Device Net, CCLink, and wireless PC networking
• Understanding of basic concepts of HMIs, familiar with Panel View Plus and Panel View hardware
• Demonstrated understanding of Cognex and Keyence Vision software
• Demonstrated deep knowledge of PLC programming: RSLogix/Studio and Melsoft GXWorks
• Demonstrated understanding of AC and DC motors and servo systems
• Working knowledge of SEW Movifit and Moviaxis, Kinetix, Ultra
  3000, and Power Flex, 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

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

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