Automation Engineer, Fiber Optics Manufacturing

Prysmian; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is the world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, supporting optical fiber manufacturing with PLC-based controls and automation. This role focuses on developing and maintaining PLC programs for production equipment and providing automation support for fiber production processes.

You will work with Rockwell, Schneider, and Siemens PLCs, IEC languages, and various communication protocols to optimize operations and ensure safe, reliable production.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science required.
• Experience programming Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Schneider, and/or Siemens PLCs.
• Strong technical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail- and quality-oriented, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PLC programs utilized by production and facility equipment to control manufacturing processes and support systems.
• Provide controls and automation support for the manufacture of optical fiber.
• Work with the technical staff to resolve daily production issues related to equipment or control software.
• Support the commissioning of new equipment for production.
• Ensure proper backups of all programs and critical support files are maintained per plant standards.
• Comply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 HSE guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or a member of management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Communication

Detail orientation

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Siemens PLCs

IEC programming languages (Ladder, SFC, Structured text, FBs)

Profibus/Ethernet/Modbus+

HMI PC to PLC/Database transactions

Servo drives & motion controllers

Job description

Prysmian Group is the world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, supporting optical fiber manufacturing with PLC-based controls and automation. This role focuses on developing and maintaining PLC programs for production equipment and providing automation support for fiber production processes.

You will work with Rockwell, Schneider, and Siemens PLCs, IEC languages, and various communication protocols to optimize operations and ensure safe, reliable production.