Controls Engineer - Vapor Deposition

Prysmian Group; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in the United States is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, maintain and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related control systems used in fiber optic manufacturing. You will lead improvement projects, support capital installs from concept to implementation, and uphold control standards across the line.

Required are a bachelor's degree in engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing automation, and strong PLC skills (Schneider/Siemens).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, controls engineering, or process engineering.
• Experience with optical fiber manufacturing (VAD, OVD, AVD, PCVD, preform, or draw) is a major plus.
• Advanced PLC programming skills (Schneider, Siemens, or equivalent) and familiarity with SPC, process capability, and manufacturing quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and improve PLC, HMI, SCADA, and other control systems supporting fiber manufacturing operations.
• Lead controls projects for continuous improvement, cost reduction and support capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Maintain control standards, backups, change management, and documentation.
• Monitor and optimize critical draw-tower parameters such as tension, diameter control, coating application, curing performance, and line speed.

Skills

PLC programming

Process improvement

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Schneider PLC

Siemens PLC

SCADA/ HMI

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.

Controls Engineer:

You’ll work with advanced technologies across VAD, OVD, AVD, PCVD processes for fiber optic manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Design, maintain, and improve PLC, HMI, SCADA, and other control systems supporting fiber manufacturing operations.
• Lead controls projects for continuous improvement, cost reduction and support capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Maintain control standards, backups, change management, and documentation.
• Monitor and optimize critical draw‑tower parameters such as tension, diameter control, coating application, curing performance, and line speed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, controls engineering, or process engineering.
• Experience with optical fiber manufacturing (VAD, OVD, AVD, PCVD, preform, or draw) is a major plus.
• Advanced PLC programming skills (Schneider, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with SPC, process capability, and manufacturing quality systems.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.