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Controls Engineer

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope · Terrell, TX

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (industrial) in Terrell, TX. Program, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize Allen-Bradley PLC-based control systems and associated automation equipment.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Automation
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 76 other live controls postings in Texas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $90k–$132k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 84%
  • ✓ Automation 77%
  • Robotics 38%
  • EHS / safety 27%
  • Root cause 22%
  • Python 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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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

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.
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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

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