Prysmian
energy and telecom cable systems
ControlsEngineer
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“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.
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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