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Controls Engineer

Location
Terrell, TX · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
16 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • PLC programming
  • Allen-Bradley PLCs
  • HMI
  • VFD
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Controls troubleshooting
  • Industrial automation
  • NFPA
  • ANSI
  • ISO

Also useful

  • Equipment commissioning
  • Automation upgrades
  • Process improvement
  • Legacy PLC migration
  • Ignition

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

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What You'll Get to Do

The Controls Engineer is focused on improving existing and commissioning new metal processing equipment and processes and reports to the Director of Engineering. This role serves as a key resource for plant-level automation and controls, with a focus on PLC programming, troubleshooting, and modernization of automation systems.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in controls engineering, process optimization, equipment reliability, and manufacturing automation.

Job Responsibilities Include

  • Maintain product quality, drive process efficiency, and support high-volume manufacturing operations.
  • Program, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize Allen-Bradley PLC-based control systems and associated automation equipment.
  • Assist with commissioning new equipment, integrating automation devices, and performing equipment upgrades or retrofits.
  • Investigate and resolve controls-related issues impacting safety, downtime, throughput, quality, machine alarming, and equipment reliability.
  • Leverage production and process data to identify improvement opportunities and develop automated reporting through Ignition.
  • Support process optimization, legacy controls modernization, and capital projects aimed at improving plant performance.

What We Are Looking For

  • 3-5+ years of Controls Engineering or industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and related control system components.
  • Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills with the ability to support live production environments.
  • Knowledge of applicable industry standards and codes including NFPA, ANSI, and ISO.
  • Experience with equipment commissioning, automation upgrades, process improvements, and legacy PLC migrations is preferred.

What OBE Offers You

  • Benefits that benefit you - industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
  • Work-life balance - PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
  • Compensation that rewards your hard work - A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
  • Training - We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
Equal opportunity and legal notices

OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.

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From OBE's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 23, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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