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Controls Technician

CARLEX
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2026

KEY TASKS
• Troubleshoot PLC systems, such as Rockwell and Mitsubishi
• Program and troubleshoot Fanuc Robots on a basic level
• Configure and troubleshoot Servo and VFD systems,
including SEW, Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI systems
• Train and assist electricians to troubleshoot, repair, replace,
and commission all electrical control devices, including AC
drives, DC drives, and Servo Controllers, contactors, motors,
breakers, solenoids, and power supplies
• Train and assist electricians to troubleshoot PLC and HMI
hardware, including processors, discrete and analog IO
cards, power supplies, network adapters, distributed IO,
message displays, PC based interfaces, and operator
interfaces such as PanelView
• Provide direction, assistance, and training to maintenance
electricians in other technical areas, as needed
• Assist with basic maintenance of networking and
communications, such as DeviceNet, ControlNet and
Ethernet/IP.
• Plan and coordinate engineering project work with team
members
• Engage in project commissioning and start-up work
• Troubleshoot automation systems and assist with other
aspects of electrical or controls projects as necessary
• Root cause analysis of severe downtime incidents

REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems,
or relevant field required
Years of Experience:
• 2 years of experience in Engineering, Robotics, or
relevant technical role required
Other Requirements:
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Cooperate within teams to carry out tasks and
responsibilities
• Overtime may be required as work load or projects
dictate, including weekends and holidays
• Understanding of typical manufacturing interfaces and
processes, such as between the glass process, the
controls, and the robotics that allow working in concert

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office
Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective ability to lead, direct, and instruct others of tasks
and processes
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis.
• Excellent Analytical Skills
• Live by example the Carlex Values – Safety,
Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach,
Customer Focused, and strong Integrity and Ethics.
• Additional responsibility is to be able to teach these
values to others and encourage them to join the team.
• Others, as required

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