Automation & Controls Technician

Prysmian • Marshall, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Candidate will be an employee of the Automation group supporting the manufacturing of Medium and Low Volt Cable. This individual will provide technical support in the area of PC and PLC based controls and automation for improvement projects and production support.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science, or Associate/Technical degree in Controls, Automation, Mechatronics; or 5 years of hands-on experience
• Excellent planning, communication, and organizational skills
• Detail oriented with proven analytical, problem identification and resolution skills
• Ability to contribute to the team’s culture of continuous process changes/improvements
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Comply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 HSE guidelines
• Demonstrated capability of results through people, technology, and process

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with highly automated systems or processes preferred (manufacturing experience is a plus but not required)
• Experience programming PLCs such as Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Modicon, Siemens, or comparable platforms
• Experience in PLC programming utilizing IEC programming languages including Ladder, Sequential function charts, Structured text, and Function Block Diagrams
• Experience with Profibus, Ethernet and Modbus+ communication protocols
• Experience in programming SCADA Software with PC to PLC transactions and PC to Database transactions
• Experience in programming servo drives and motion controllers

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PLC and HMI programs utilized by production and facilities to control manufacturing processes and support equipment.
• Provide controls and automation support for the manufacturing of optical fiber, including off-hours support on a rotating basis.
• Instruct, assist, and mentor individuals of the electrical team.
• Refine processes throughout facility pertaining to electrical safety as well as equipment efficiency.
• Inspect, repair, adjust, install, and maintain all electrical systems including calibration of electronic instrumentation systems.
• To modify, rebuild, repair, or overhaul electronic and electrical equipment and controls.
• Applies knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation.
• Support the commissioning of new equipment for production.
• Ensure proper backups of all programs and critical support files are maintained per plant standards.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or a member of management.

Benefits

• Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.
• By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets.
• Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions.
• Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree