Automation Control Engineer

Prysmian; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian in Taunton, MA is seeking an experienced Electrical/Control Systems Engineer to manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure, install and configure software, and develop control logic for complex equipment.

You will read and interpret electrical schematics, optimize PLC and drive systems, lead projects from design through startup, ensure safety, and maintain documentation for a reliability-focused manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• PLC programming experience; Wonderware a plus.
• Ability to multi-task across projects and priorities.
• Advanced knowledge of motor controls, drives, PLCs and relays.
• Read and/or create PID drawings and install control devices from drawings.
• Extended work hours may be required to meet production demands.
• Able to climb stairs and work in varying seasonal temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
• Install, configure, evaluate and maintain operating systems and tools.
• Develop, write, and debug control logic for machine control.
• Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
• Document control logic work; keep documentation current and backed up.
• Prepare reports and provide feedback to management to improve operations.

Skills

PLC programming

Wonderware

Motor controls

PID drawings

Schematic reading

Multi-tasking

Education

BS/MS degree

Tools

Control system software

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.

Your day to day will include but not limited to:

• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
• Install, configure, evaluate and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.
• Develop, write, and de-bug control logic for machine control, make design modifications and improvements to complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
• Carefully and thoroughly document all control logic work. Keep existing documentation current and accessible to other team members. Ensure that copies of software are up-to- date and available to the rest of the Electrical Team Members and that sufficient back-up copies are maintained in a safe location.
• Prepare reports and provide feedback to management as required improving operations and machining reliability. Maintain and demonstrate a safety-first mentality.
• Observe and follow all plant and department safety rules, work rules, procedures, and EHS policies.
• Develop and maintain an elevated level of knowledge of wire and cable equipment and processes.
• Provide electrical assistance when needed.
• Provide engineering support and direction to the maintenance department for maintaining electrical and electronic equipment in a manner which optimizes operational performance and safety.
• Manage all assigned projects which include cost estimations, designs, specifications, approvals, procurement, installation, startup, cost control, safety and overall implementation to achieve Plant and organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain control system and electrical drawings for the plant manufacturing systems.
• Analyze and interpret electrical schematics to the component level as required to make repairs and return equipment to operation.
• Utilize programming devices to analyze P.L.C. programs for failures or improvements.
• Maintain detailed records of critical process variables and ensure that programs are logical and as comprehensible as possible.
• Provide direction to maintenance associates in troubleshooting, repair, and program AC/DC drive systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair of plant manufacturing machinery in support of maintenance and production.
• Must be able to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and technical literature to aid in improving, troubleshooting and reliability of plant machinery and systems.
• Provide recommendations, ideas, and suggestions for upgrading of system controls for equipment and operations.
• Provide basic to advanced training to process engineers, maintenance associates and other personnel as needed.
• Consider energy efficiency in the purchase, upgrading and installation of equipment.
• Required to operate in an ISO environment which may have specific requirements related to quality, safety, environmental or energy management.
• Other tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced computer skills required including PLC programming. (Experience with Wonderware a plus).
• Ability to multi-task.
• Advanced knowledge of motor controls and drives (AC, DC and VFD), PLC and relay-based systems.
• Able to read and/or create PID drawings and install/implement control devices from engineered drawings.
• Because this position carries significant responsibility, extended work hours may be required to meet production demands and avoid downtime.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to work in varying seasonal temperatures within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• 5 years minimum experience in system engineering role.

Desired qualifications:

• 10 years proven working experience in installing, configuring, troubleshooting, maintaining applications software and systems controls.
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Systems, Control System, or a related subject.

The typical base salary range for this role is $86,000.00 to $130,000.00. Actual placement within this range will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, and geographic location.