Controls Engineer: SCADA & Automation Lead (Rocky Mount)

Prysmian Group; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking a proactive Controls Engineer to enhance plant automation, PLC/SCADA reliability, and data-driven improvements. The role focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrading control systems to support uptime and throughput in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will design and implement control strategies, work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, HMIs, and industrial networks, while contributing to safety and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, automation engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000) and HMI applications (ISA 101 preferred).
• Lead SCADA development and deployment; standardize data models and dashboards.
• Lead automation upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations; define controls specifications and vendor compliance.
• Support capital project justification, cost-benefit analysis, and ensure safe, reliable electrical systems.

Job description

Prysmian Group in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking a proactive Controls Engineer to enhance plant automation, PLC/SCADA reliability, and data-driven improvements. The role focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrading control systems to support uptime and throughput in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will design and implement control strategies, work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, HMIs, and industrial networks, while contributing to safety and standards