Controls Engineer

Prysmian • Rocky Mount, NC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, manufacturing 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. They also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables, and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector. With 30,000 employees across 50+ countries, Prysmian encourages everyone to make their mark. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of hands‑on controls engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix & CompactLogix, Studio 5000, Ethernet/IP.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting HMI software/hardware (FactoryTalk View, InTouch, Red Lion, Ignition, or similar).
• Strong understanding of industrial networks, IP addressing, managed switches, VLANs, and communication protocols.
• Experience with VFDs (setup, tuning, integration).
• Ability to read, create, and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and machine documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively on the plant floor and support production needs.
• Knowledge and ability to work safely with control and power voltages / currents.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with historian systems (Wonderware, Ignition, OSI Pi, SQL-based solutions).
• Experience with SQL queries, data structures, and basic scripting for automation (Python, VB, or similar).
• Familiarity with MES, OEE, downtime tracking, or manufacturing data systems.
• Experience implementing ISA‑101 (HMI) and ISA‑18.2 (alarm management) practices.
• Experience leading automation projects and/or SCADA development in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs (primarily Allen-Bradley Studio 5000).
• Develop and maintain HMI applications using modern high‑performance HMI standards (ISA‑101 preferred).
• Support VFD setup, tuning, communication, and diagnostics.
• Ensure controls logic is robust, well-structured, and compliant with internal standards (UDTs, AOIs, modular code).
• Maintain accurate documentation including PLC backups, wiring schematics for production lines, network drawings, and change logs.
• Participate in root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions through controls improvements.
• Lead the development and deployment of the plant-wide SCADA system, including system architecture, dashboard design, historian integration, and reliable data acquisition.
• Develop and maintain data models, tag naming conventions, and controls standards so information is organized consistently across machines, departments, and systems.
• Build and support the data pathways that translate machine behavior into clear, actionable information for operators, supervisors, and engineers — through well‑designed dashboards, trend views, reports, and visual tools that help teams understand performance, variation, and process behavior.
• Configure and support communication interfaces, including PLC-to-SCADA links, OPC UA, networked devices, and historian structures.
• Contribute to the design and upkeep of industrial network architecture, including Ethernet/IP topologies, managed switches, and segmentation practices aligned with plant needs.
• Continuously evaluate opportunities to improve system reliability, data clarity, and the speed at which information reaches the people who need it.
• Act as the primary technical resource for SCADA- and data-related decisions, ensuring system changes are documented and implemented in a controlled, maintainable manner.
• Lead and support automation upgrades, controls retrofits, and new equipment installations.
• Write engineering specifications for controls requirements on new equipment.
• Review vendor control designs for compliance with plant standards.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and integration planning.
• Support capital project justification and cost-benefit analysis.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for controls-related downtime and operational issues.
• Partner with Maintenance to build troubleshooting capability and improve equipment reliability.
• Develop standard work, troubleshooting guides, and training materials for operators and technicians.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, uptime, throughput, and scrap.
• Ensure all 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 processes.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the direction of plant-wide SCADA and controls strategy.
• High-impact role directly influencing uptime, automation capability, and manufacturing performance.
• Supportive engineering team and leadership committed to modernizing automation and data systems.
• Strong culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture.
• Commitment to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
• Reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees