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NSG Group

Controls Engineer - Auto Glass

Shelbyville, IN · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

This position is based full-time at the Shelbyville, IN manufacturing facility, with regular ... furnace areas), noise, glass handling, forklift and overhead crane traffic, and use of personal ...

Jm

Furnace Superintendent

Etowah, TN · On-site

$114K - $157K/yr

... with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our ... Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or relevant field with a minimum of 5 years ...

Johns Manville

Furnace Superintendent

Etowah, TN · On-site

$114K - $157K/yr

... with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our ... Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or relevant field with a minimum of 5 years ...

IKO Industries, Ltd.

Process Engineer

Chester, SC · On-site

Role: Process Engineer * THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION* Job Summary: Reporting to plant ... Monitor and control furnace and forehearth operations to optimize glass formation and throughput.

IKO Industries, Inc

Process Engineer

Chester, SC · On-site

Role: Process Engineer * THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION* Job Summary: Reporting to plant ... Monitor and control furnace and forehearth operations to optimize glass formation and throughput.

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time glass furnace engineer in the United States is $92,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Glass Furnace Engineer vs Glass Plant Technician?

AspectFull Time Glass Furnace EngineerGlass Plant Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree or technical certification, furnace operation trainingTechnical diploma or certification, equipment operation training
Work EnvironmentIndustrial glass manufacturing facilities, high-temperature environmentsGlass production lines, maintenance areas
Job FocusDesign, operate, and optimize glass furnace processesMaintain and repair glass production equipment and machinery

Full Time Glass Furnace Engineers primarily focus on the operation and optimization of glass furnaces, requiring engineering knowledge and specialized training. Glass Plant Technicians handle equipment maintenance and repairs, often with technical certifications. While both roles work within glass manufacturing facilities, their responsibilities and skill sets differ, making each role essential for efficient production.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Glass Furnace Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,018 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

Controls Engineer - Auto Glass

Shelbyville, IN • On-site

NSG Group
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$100K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Work Environment:
This position is based full-time at the Shelbyville, IN manufacturing facility, with regular presence required on the production floor across all shifts, including periodic off-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage to support a 24/7 operation. The plant environment includes exposure to manufacturing conditions typical of automotive glass processing, including heat (tempering/furnace areas), noise, glass handling, forklift and overhead crane traffic, and use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, cut-resistant gloves, steel-toed footwear) in designated areas. The role requires the physical ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the facility for extended periods, climb stairs/platforms, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Office time is spent in a standard plant administration setting.
Our Culture:
At NSG Group, collaboration sits at the heart of how we work. We strive for excellence in everything we do, empowering our colleagues to deliver quality and innovation while being given the support to find balance. From sharing expertise with our global colleagues to celebrating team successes, we create an environment where everyone can succeed. This strong, supportive culture drives progress and reinforces our position as a global leader in glass.
Essential Functions:
  • Provide safe, reliable, ergonomic systems and machines.
  • Configure systems and database settings for new cells and parts for traceable content.
  • Program PLCs, barcode readers, HMIs, Robots, and PCs as necessary.
  • Modify and upgrade as required existing production equipment.
  • Help develop and maintain cost effective general specifications and standards for machine controls and programming.
  • Coordinate all project controls/electrical activities to ensure that project timing, quality, and cost targets are attained.
  • Perform hands-on programming/debug/troubleshooting of numerous types of automation equipment.
  • Provide analysis, evaluation and review of problems regarding automation, advanced methods and equipment, and material handling.
  • Provide alternative solutions to anticipated or actual technical and/or business-related manufacturing problems.
  • Develop safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements.
  • Conduct system / equipment training for plant and other personnel as required.
  • Provide trouble shooting assistance to production and maintenance team members.
  • Design new equipment or redesign existing equipment, and coordinate its fabrication, assembly, installation, and startup.
  • Ensure equipment and layouts are compliant with local and national codes.
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining all written software program instructions.
  • Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
  • Other duties as assigned by manager

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
  • Influential - Builds rapport and makes a positive and credible impact
  • Customer Focused - Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer needs and ensures solutions, practices and procedures are designed to assure customer satisfaction
  • Passion for Excellence - Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives

Qualifications Required:
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming, robotics, machine vision and CAD.
  • Problem solving abilities; experience programming ABB or Fanuc robotics; strong PLC/HMI programming skills; power; motors & controls knowledge.
  • Strong computer and network skills and process expertise.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Open and frank, keen to see things through to completion.
  • Dynamic individual who leads by example.
  • Flexible, understands there is more than one way to accomplish a goal.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team and have the determination to succeed in a challenging environment.
  • Must be a self-starter and be able to work towards project objectives with minimal supervision.

Qualifications Desired:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Servo system knowledge and proficiency
  • Vision system knowledge and proficiency

Salary Range depending on experience - $100,000-$125,000 annually
Core Hours: Day Shift hours - flexible start time - 7am-9am - Monday/Friday
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.
The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.
NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.
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