Prysmian

energy and telecom cable systems

ControlsEngineer

Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Controls Engineer at Prysmian. Skills: PLC, HMI, SCADA, Allen-Bradley. Develop PLC programs. Troubleshoot PLC programs”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve system reliability; Improve data clarity; Improve information access; Increase uptime; Increase automation capability; Improve overall manufacturing performance; Improve safety; Improve quality; Improve uptime; Improve throughput

Industry & Context.

energy and telecom cable systems
Problems you'll solve

Proven problem-solving skills; Machine troubleshooting; System troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or related field, Minimum 3+ years of hands-on controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, expertise in Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix), Studio 5000, HMI systems, and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, VLANs), Experience with VFDs, electrical schematics, P&IDs, and machine documentation, Knowledge of historian systems, SQL, basic scripting, and manufacturing data tools (MES, OEE), Proven problem-solving skills, ability to support plant operations, and work safely with electrical systems

Nice to Have

ISA 101 preferred, Experience with ISA standards, SCADA/automation projects in fast-paced environments (asset)

What You'll Do.

Troubleshoot PLC programs

Maintain PLC programs

Develop HMI applications

Troubleshoot HMI applications

Maintain HMI applications

Support VFD diagnostics

Ensure structured controls logic

Maintain documentation

Support root cause analysis

Lead SCADA development

Lead SCADA deployment

Standardize data models

Standardize tag structures

Configure communication interfaces

Support industrial network design

Improve system reliability

Improve information access

Ensure controlled changes

Ensure documented changes

Lead automation upgrades

Lead automation retrofits

Lead new equipment automation

Define controls specifications

Ensure vendor compliance

Manage project timelines

Manage project budgets

Manage system integration

Support capital project justification

Support cost-benefit analysis

Act as escalation point

Partner with Maintenance

Improve troubleshooting

Develop standard work

Develop training materials

Develop troubleshooting guides

Support continuous improvement

Ensure control systems comply

Support arc-flash documentation

Support safe work policies

Support energy isolation

Contribute to controls standards

Contribute to cybersecurity

Contribute to change management

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Maintenance to improve troubleshooting and reliability; Work with product team

Process & Methodology

Manage project timelines, Manage project budgets, Manage system integration

Full Job Description

**About Prysmian** Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector. We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. **Work Location:** Rocky Mount, NC **Work Schedule:** weekday, day shift **Position Summary** The Controls Engineer is responsible for the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of all plant automation, control systems, and SCADA infrastructure. This role provides expert support for PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, data systems, and machine troubleshooting, while also driving process improvements and supporting new equipment integration. This is a high-impact position with the opportunity to shape the plant-wide SCADA and controls strategy, directly influencing uptime, automation capability, and overall manufacturing performance, within a supportive team focused on modernizing automation and data systems. **Responsibilities:** _Automation & Controls_ * Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000) and HMI applications (ISA 101 preferred). * Support VFD setup, tuning, communication, and diagnostics. * Ensure structured, compliant controls logic (UDTs, AOIs, modular code). * Maintain documentation (backups, schematics, network drawings, change logs) and support root cause analysis with long-term improvements. _SCADA, Data & Networking_ * Lead SCADA development and deployment (architecture, dashboards, historian, dat

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