Prysmian leads the world in energy and telecom cable systems. Every year, we produce thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables for power transmission and distribution, plus medium- and low‑voltage solutions for construction and infrastructure. Our portfolio also includes optical fibers, copper cables, and connectivity for voice, video, and data across telecommunications. With 30,000 colleagues in 50+ countries, we’re united by a mission to help transform the world around us.
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A day in this role
Picture your morning starting on the plant floor, checking high‑performance HMI dashboards and historian trends to understand how lines ran overnight. A deviation on an Ethernet/IP‑connected machine catches your eye—you dive into the PLC logic (Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix in Studio 5000), validate UDTs and AOIs, and implement a modular code fix. By mid‑morning, you’re refining a new HMI screen aligned to ISA‑101 principles so operators see exactly what matters. After lunch, you’re reviewing vendor controls designs for a new line, confirming they match plant standards and writing the specifications that will guide commissioning. Later, you fine‑tune a VFD, back up the latest code, update network drawings, and log changes. You wrap up by coaching technicians through a structured troubleshooting guide and documenting a small arc‑flash labeling update tied to a recent panel change.
What you'll own
- Reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of plant automation, control systems, and SCADA infrastructure.
- Expert support for PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, data systems, and machine troubleshooting—plus integration of new equipment.
Automation and controls engineering
- Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs in Studio 5000 for Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
- Create high‑performance HMI applications (ISA‑101 preferred) that are clear, consistent, and fast to interpret.
- Set up, tune, integrate, and diagnose VFDs.
- Ensure robust, standards‑based logic using UDTs, AOIs, and modular architecture.
- Keep documentation current: PLC backups, wiring schematics for production lines, industrial network drawings, and detailed change logs.
- Drive root‑cause investigations; install durable corrective actions via controls improvements.
SCADA, data, and networking
- Lead plant‑wide SCADA development and deployment: architecture design, dashboards, historian integration, and dependable data acquisition.
- Define and maintain data models, tag naming conventions, and controls standards across machines, departments, and systems.
- Turn machine behavior into actionable insights via dashboards, trends, reports, and visual tools that clarify performance and variation.
- Configure communications: PLC‑to‑SCADA links, OPC UA, networked devices, and historian structures.
- Shape and maintain the industrial network (Ethernet/IP), including managed switches and smart segmentation aligned to plant needs.
- Continuously seek better reliability, data clarity, and rapid information flow to operators, supervisors, and engineers.
- Be the primary technical authority for SCADA/data decisions; document and implement changes in a controlled, maintainable way.
Projects and integration
- Lead automation upgrades, controls retrofits, and new equipment installs from concept through commissioning.
- Author engineering specifications for controls requirements on new assets.
- Review vendor designs for conformance with plant standards.
- Own timelines, budgets, and integration plans; support capital justifications and cost‑benefit analyses.
Operations partnership
- Serve as the escalation point for controls‑related downtime and operational issues.
- Grow Maintenance troubleshooting capability and improve equipment reliability through coaching and collaboration.
- Create standard work, troubleshooting guides, and training materials for operators and technicians.
- Advance continuous improvement in safety, quality, uptime, throughput, and scrap reduction.
Safety and standards
- Ensure control systems comply with electrical safety practices and applicable standards.
- Support arc‑flash documentation, safe work policies, and energy isolation procedures.
- Contribute to plant‑wide controls standards, cybersecurity practices, and change management.
What you bring
Required
- BS in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 3+ years of hands‑on controls engineering experience in manufacturing.
- Proficiency with Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, and Ethernet/IP.
- HMI experience (FactoryTalk View, InTouch, Red Lion, Ignition, or similar) for development and troubleshooting.
- Strong knowledge of industrial networking: IP addressing, managed switches, VLANs, and common protocols.
- VFD setup, tuning, and integration experience.
- Ability to read, create, and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and machine documentation.
- Exceptional problem solving, analytical skills, and root‑cause methodology.
- Comfort working directly on the plant floor, closely supporting production.
- Demonstrated ability to work safely with control and power voltages/currents.
Preferred
- Historian systems: Wonderware, Ignition, OSI PI, or SQL‑based solutions.
- SQL queries, data structures, and basic automation scripting (e.g., Python, VB).
- Familiarity with MES, OEE, downtime tracking, or manufacturing data systems.
- Experience applying ISA‑101 (HMI) and ISA‑18.2 (alarm management).
- Leadership in automation projects and/or SCADA development in fast‑paced manufacturing.
Work environment
- Regular time spent on the production floor.
- Must be able to move safely around manufacturing equipment.
- Willingness to work extended hours or respond off‑shift when needed.
Why you’ll thrive here
- Shape the roadmap for plant‑wide SCADA and controls strategy.
- High‑impact role influencing uptime, automation capability, and manufacturing performance.
- Work with a supportive engineering team and leadership focused on modernizing automation and data systems.
- Join a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.