Industrial Automation & Controls Technician

Prysmian; Marshall (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking an Automation Technician to support the manufacturing of Medium and Low Voltage Cable on the production floor. You will troubleshoot live equipment, modify PLC and HMI programs, and collaborate with maintenance to keep operations safe and efficient.

This hands-on role requires strong electrical troubleshooting, familiarity with PLC platforms, and adherence to safety standards such as lockout/tagout and ISO guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on work supporting industrial automation, PLC-based controls, and electrical systems in manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot live electrical circuits, industrial control systems, and production equipment on the factory floor.
• Working knowledge of PLC platforms such as Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Modicon, Siemens, or comparable systems.
• Background supporting energized industrial equipment and machinery, including troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480V preferred (240V minimum).
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and industrial troubleshooting methods.
• Compliance with ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 HSE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and modify PLC and HMI programs for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Provide automation and controls support for production operations, including rotating off-hours support.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues on the plant floor using diagnostic tools and control software.
• Inspect, install, maintain, repair, and calibrate electrical systems, instrumentation, automation equipment, and control devices.
• Diagnose and resolve failures on live industrial equipment to support safe and reliable operations.
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and optimization of new manufacturing equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) PLC

Modicon PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Prysmian is seeking an Automation Technician to support the manufacturing of Medium and Low Voltage Cable on the production floor. You will troubleshoot live equipment, modify PLC and HMI programs, and collaborate with maintenance to keep operations safe and efficient.

This hands-on role requires strong electrical troubleshooting, familiarity with PLC platforms, and adherence to safety standards such as lockout/tagout and ISO guidelines.