Automation Engineer: PLC/HMI for Optical Fiber

Prysmian USA; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian USA is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the optical fiber manufacturing operations in North Carolina. The role focuses on PLC-based controls, automation hardware, and process reliability to keep production running smoothly.

You will develop and maintain PLC programs, assist with equipment commissioning, and back up critical control software, while adhering to safety standards and ISO guidelines in a highly automated environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience with programming Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Schneider, and/or Siemens PLC's
• Prefer any experience with fiber optic or highly automated industry
• Prefer experience with PLC programming
• Prefer experience with Profibus, Ethernet and Modbus communication protocols
• Prefer experience with HMI Software with PC to PLC and PC to Database transactions

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PLC programs
• Provide controls and automation support for the manufacture of optical fiber
• Help 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

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC

Schneider PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI Software

PLC Programming

Industrial Networking

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Profibus

Ethernet

Modbus

Job description

Prysmian USA is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the optical fiber manufacturing operations in North Carolina. The role focuses on PLC-based controls, automation hardware, and process reliability to keep production running smoothly.

You will develop and maintain PLC programs, assist with equipment commissioning, and back up critical control software, while adhering to safety standards and ISO guidelines in a highly automated environment.