Prysmian
Manufacturing
Controls&ProcessAutomationEngineer
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“Controls & Process Automation Engineer at Prysmian. Skills: PLC programming, SCADA, HMI, industrial networking, process optimization. Design, develop, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion control, and industrial network systems. Build and refine automated control strategies. Support AC/DC drives, servo systems, instrumentation, and closed-loop control systems. Monitor and optimize critical draw-tower parameters. Partner with Process Engineers and Operations to improve stability, yield, u”
What You'll Achieve.
make a direct impact on reliability, quality, efficiency, and automation, enhance equipment performance, stabilize processes, drive automation improvements, influence product quality, throughput, and the long‑term modernization of our plant, improve stability, yield, uptime, and product quality, identify opportunities for automation upgrades, predictive maintenance, and performance improvements, ensure safe, high‑quality execution.
Industry & Context.
process optimization; troubleshooting; system design; system optimization; automation upgrades; predictive maintenance
This role puts you right at the heart of our innovation. As we continue to expand and modernize our fiber manufacturing operations, we’re looking for a Controls & Process Automation Engineer who’s ready to design, optimize, and elevate the systems that keep our production running at world‑class levels. You’ll work with advanced technologies across VAD, OVD, AVD, PCVD, preform production, and fiber draw operations — the core processes that define our industry leadership.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, controls engineering, or process engineering. Advanced PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent). Experience with SCADA, HMI, industrial networking, and process control systems. troubleshooting, analytical, and project management abilities. Familiarity with SPC, process capability, and manufacturing quality systems. Experience with CAD and electrical design tools. communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams. Knowledge of EH&S and industrial safety standards.
Nice to Have
Experience with optical fiber manufacturing (VAD, OVD, AVD, PCVD, preform, or draw) is a major plus.
What You'll Do.
Design, develop, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion control, and industrial network systems.
Build and refine automated control strategies.
Support AC/DC drives, servo systems, instrumentation, and closed-loop control systems.
Monitor and optimize critical draw-tower parameters.
Partner with Process Engineers and Operations to improve stability, yield, uptime, and product quality.
Analyze process data.
Provide hands-on engineering support for electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and automation issues.
Use PLC programming tools and diagnostic systems.
Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, network diagrams, and instrumentation drawings.
Lead automation projects.
Support equipment validations, process qualifications, and new product introductions.
Maintain control standards, backups, change management procedures, and documentation.
Manage external engineering and automation partners.
Implement and maintain industrial communication networks, data acquisition systems, historian platforms, and reporting tools.
Ensure all control programs, configurations, and recipes are backed up and current.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams. communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
Communication Scope
communication; collaboration
Process & Methodology
project management
Full Job Description
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. **Controls & Process Automation Engineer – Power the Technology Behind Our Fiber Manufacturing Future** If you’re an engineer who loves automation, thrives on solving complex technical challenges, and wants to work with cutting‑edge manufacturing processes, this role puts you right at the heart of our innovation. As we continue to expand and modernize our fiber manufacturing operations, we’re looking for a **Controls & Process Automation Engineer** who’s ready to design, optimize, and elevate the systems that keep our production running at world‑class levels. You’ll work with advanced technologies across **VAD, OVD, AVD, PCVD,** preform production, and fiber draw operations — the core processes that define our industry leadership. This is a chance to make a direct impact on reliability, quality, efficiency, and automation across a rapidly growing facility. **Why This Role Matters** Reporting to the Facility & Maintenance Manager, you’ll collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to enhance equipment performance, stabilize processes, and drive automation improvements. Your work will directly influence product quality, throughput, and the long‑term modernization of our plant. If you’re energized by automation, data, troubleshooting, and c
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