Automation & Controls Engineer – Manufacturing Modernization Lead

Prysmian Group; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a Manufacturing Automation & Controls Engineer to lead modernization of control systems in Rocky Mount, NC. You will define standards, build a long-term roadmap, and work with internal teams and integrators to improve reliability and scalability.

The role blends strong electrical fundamentals with practical judgment to upgrade aging equipment, mentor others, and ensure safe, maintainable automation solutions across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting and upgrading industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, drives, HMIs, industrial communications, and machine control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and machine documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and engineering judgment.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence decisions across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls modernization projects involving PLCs, drives, HMIs, instrumentation, and machine control systems.
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for upgrading obsolete control systems and reducing technical risk.
• Establish standards for controls hardware, software, documentation, backups, naming conventions, and change management.
• Serve as the technical owner and final escalation point for complex controls-related issues.
• Define automation requirements, review designs, and develop scopes of work for contractors and system integrators.
• Ensure projects are architected for safety, maintainability, scalability, and long-term support.
• Establish standards for controls documentation, program backups, file structure, and revision management, while guiding the organization toward long-term adoption.
• Partner with maintenance personnel during projects and troubleshooting activities to transfer knowledge and strengthen internal capability.
• Support machine connectivity, industrial communications, and Ignition integration efforts as needed.
• Identify electrical safety risks and recommend improvements to equipment, policies, and work practices.
• Support equipment evaluations, acquisitions, and controls upgrade strategies for used or existing equipment.

Skills

PLC/Drive/HMI

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation Engineering, or controls engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Ignition

Job description

Prysmian Group is seeking a Manufacturing Automation & Controls Engineer to lead modernization of control systems in Rocky Mount, NC. You will define standards, build a long-term roadmap, and work with internal teams and integrators to improve reliability and scalability.

The role blends strong electrical fundamentals with practical judgment to upgrade aging equipment, mentor others, and ensure safe, maintainable automation solutions across the plant.