Control Engineer

Prysmian; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Willimantic, CT, seeks a qualified PLC/Controls Engineer to design, develop, install, troubleshoot, modify, and back-up PLC and computer software for production equipment. You will collaborate with maintenance staff to support projects, repairs, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s/Associate degree in Electrical/Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years’ experience; advanced PLC programming and CAD skills, with experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical/Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing (wire & cable preferred).
• Advanced computer skills including PLC programming and CAD; EH&S knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of wire and cable equipment and processes.
• Support maintenance in electrical/electronic systems troubleshooting and training.
• Provide engineering support to maintenance for equipment performance and safety.
• Manage projects including design, procurement, installation and startup.
• Liaise with outside electrical engineering, construction and consulting firms.
• Manage outsourced repairs of critical electronic components and spares inventory.
• Develop and de-bug control logic for machine control systems.
• Analyze electrical schematics to diagnose repairs.
• Document all electrical work and maintain software backups.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Electrical CAD

Wonderware

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Wonderware

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

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y: Our Industrial, Construction & Specialty Team (ICS) is seeking a qualified and experienced PLC/Controls Engineer. Reporting to the Facility and Maintenance Manager in Willimantic CT, this PLC/Controls Engineer will support Willimantic CT. The PLC/Control Engineer will be responsible to design, develop, install, trouble shoot, modify, maintain, upgrade and back-up all PLC and computer software associated with the production equipment in each facility. The selected candidate will work with the Maintenance Manager, Mechanics and Electricians in each facility to support projects and repai

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Responsibilities Incl

• ude:Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of wire and cable equipment and proces
• ses.Support the maintenance department in electrical/electronic systems troubleshooting and train
• ing.Provide engineering support and direction to the maintenance department for maintaining electrical and electronic equipment in a manner which optimizes operational performance and saf
• ety.Manage assigned projects which includes cost estimations, designs, specifications, approvals, procurement, installation, startup, cost control, safety and overall implementation to achieve Plant and organizational objecti
• ves.Manage outside electrical engineering, construction and consulting firms according to the Contractor Management Prog
• ram.Manage outsourced repairs of critical electronic components. Maintain an awareness of the equipment spares inventory and offer recommendations for storeroom adjustments and critical spares as requi
• red.Assist the Engineering & Maintenance Manager with the preparation of the annual capital and expense budget for management rev
• iew.Adhere to all Corporate and Plant practices and policies in all aspects of work and ensure compliance with Federal, State and local electrical codes, and regulati
• ons.Develop, write, and de-bug control logic for machine control, make design modifications and improvements to complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipm
• ent.Analyze and interpret electrical schematics to the component level as required to make repairs and return equipment to operat
• ion.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 possi
• ble.Provide direction to electricians in troubleshooting, repair and program AC/DC drive syst
• ems.Troubleshoot issues utilizing current technology including electrical test equipment and computer diagnosis equipm
• ent.Carefully and thoroughly document all electrical 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 locat
• ion.Implement, maintain and have a complete understanding of network communicati
• ons.Work with the Operations to solve manufacturing problems, initiative productivity improvements, and identify future opportunities for the overall continual improvement of the Sedalia operat
• ion.Liaison with Engineering and Maintenance T
• eam.Perform other related duties as per direction of the Mana
• ger.Back-up all programs and setups with up to date versions on company d
• ions:Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or an Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics prefe
• rred.Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing (wire & cable experience highly desira
• ble).Advanced computer skills required including PLC programming and CAD. (Experience with Wonderware a p
• lus).Knowledge of governmental and industry regulations with regard to EH&a
• mp;S.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work independently as well as in a team environ