Automation & Controls Engineer — Uptime, Data & Projects

Prysmian Group

Lexington (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer in the United States (Virginia). You will develop and troubleshoot PLC programs, support HMI/SCADA, and lead capital projects from concept to startup.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, diagnostics, and the establishment of robust controls standards across the manufacturing network. Ideal candidates bring 3–7+ years in manufacturing controls, a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and experience with

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or related engineering field required.
  • 3-7+ years of manufacturing controls and automation experience.
  • Experience supporting high-speed manufacturing processes preferred.
  • Experience leading automation or capital projects preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC programs and control systems.
  • Support and improve HMI and SCADA applications.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation, and controls-related issues.
  • Develop and enforce controls standards across manufacturing equipment.
  • Lead controls-related capital projects from concept through implementation.
  • Develop manufacturing dashboards and reporting tools.
  • Support SPC initiatives and process monitoring systems.

Skills

Automation
Controls engineering
Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming
HMI/SCADA

Job description

Prysmian Group is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer in the United States (Virginia). You will develop and troubleshoot PLC programs, support HMI/SCADA, and lead capital projects from concept to startup.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, diagnostics, and the establishment of robust controls standards across the manufacturing network. Ideal candidates bring 3–7+ years in manufacturing controls, a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and experience with

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