Industrial Controls Engineer, Networks & Data Integration

Prysmian; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to own the reliability and evolution of the plant’s automation, control systems, and SCADA stack. You will translate machine behavior into insights that accelerate decisions, strengthen uptime, and pave the way for new equipment and smarter processes.

You’ll lead upgrades, standardize naming, and document procedures while shaping dashboards, data models, and communication architectures for operators, supervisors, and engineers.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of manufacturing controls experience.
• Proficiency with Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Studio 5000; Ethernet/IP fluency.
• HMI development/troubleshooting with FactoryTalk View, InTouch, Red Lion, Ignition, or similar.
• Industrial networking fundamentals: IP addressing, managed switches, VLANs, and protocols.
• VFD setup, tuning, and integration.
• Ability to read/create/interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and machine documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and root‑cause skills.
• Hands‑on presence on the plant floor; committed to safe work with control and power voltages/currents.

Responsibilities

• Own the reliability and evolution of our plant’s automation, control systems, and SCADA stack.
• Translate machine behavior into insights that accelerate decisions, strengthen uptime, and pave the way for new equipment and smarter processes.
• Lead a targeted automation upgrade and document backup/change procedures.
• Define data models and tag conventions; deliver dashboards, trends, and reports for operators and engineers.
• Configure PLC‑SCADA communications, OPC UA, and historian structures.
• Develop and maintain industrial networking and cybersecurity practices.

Skills

PLC logic development

HMI design

Industrial networking

VFD tuning

Electrical schematics

P&IDs reading

Problem solving

On-floor presence

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

InTouch

Red Lion

Ignition

Job description

Build the nervous system of modern manufacturing

At Prysmian, we connect the world with advanced energy and telecom cable systems—spanning underground and submarine power transmission and distribution, as well as medium/low‑voltage solutions for construction and infrastructure. Our telecom capability covers optical fiber, copper, and connectivity for voice, video, and data. With 30,000 teammates across 50+ countries, your work here shapes how the world is powered and communicates.

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Your mission

Own the reliability and evolution of our plant’s automation, control systems, and SCADA stack. You’ll translate machine behavior into insights that accelerate decisions, strengthen uptime, and pave the way for new equipment and smarter processes.

Impact in your first 90 days

• Days 1–30: Learn the lines, review PLC/HMI code bases, map Ethernet/IP topologies and historian data flows, and align on controls standards (UDTs, AOIs, modular patterns).
• Days 31–60: Deliver an ISA‑101‑aligned HMI refresh for a priority cell, standardize tag naming, implement a PLC‑to‑SCADA OPC UA improvement, and document backup/change procedures.
• Days 61–90: Lead a targeted automation upgrade, tune critical VFDs, close a root‑cause corrective action, and present a controls/SCADA roadmap with capital justifications.

How you’ll contribute

• Engineer and sustain PLC logic in Studio 5000 for Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix; maintain clean, standard‑driven code.
• Design HMIs using high‑performance (ISA‑101) principles for clarity and speed.
• Commission, integrate, and diagnose variable‑frequency drives (VFDs).
• Lead SCADA architecture, dashboarding, historian integration, and reliable data acquisition.
• Define data models and tag conventions; deliver dashboards, trends, and reports that guide operators, supervisors, and engineers.
• Configure PLC‑SCADA communications, OPC UA, and historian structures.
• Develop and maintain industrial networking: Ethernet/IP, managed switches, and segmentation tuned to plant needs.
• Be the primary technical authority for SCADA/data; ensure changes are controlled and thoroughly documented.
• Own automation upgrades, controls retrofits, and new installs; write control specs, review vendor designs, manage schedules/budgets/integration, and support ROI and cost‑benefit analyses.
• Serve as escalation during downtime; build Maintenance troubleshooting capability; author standard work, playbooks, and training materials.
• Advance continuous improvement across safety, quality, uptime, throughput, and scrap reduction.
• Champion safety and compliance: electrical safety practices, arc‑flash documentation, safe work policies, and energy isolation. Contribute to cybersecurity and formal change management.

Qualifications Must‑haves

• BS in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of manufacturing controls experience.
• Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Studio 5000 proficiency; Ethernet/IP fluency.
• HMI development/troubleshooting with FactoryTalk View, InTouch, Red Lion, Ignition, or similar.
• Industrial networking fundamentals: IP addressing, managed switches, VLANs, and protocols.
• VFD setup, tuning, and integration.
• Ability to read/create/interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and machine documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and root‑cause skills.
• Hands‑on presence on the plant floor; committed to safe work with control and power voltages/currents.

Nice‑to‑haves

• Historian experience: Wonderware, Ignition, OSI PI, or SQL‑backed systems.
• SQL skills, data structures knowledge, and basic scripting (Python, VB, or similar).
• Exposure to MES, OEE, downtime tracking, or broader manufacturing data systems.
• Experience with ISA‑101 (HMI) and ISA‑18.2 (alarm management) practices.
• Leadership of automation projects and/or SCADA development in fast‑moving plants.

Work environment

• Frequent presence on the production floor among operating machinery.
• Ability to move safely around manufacturing equipment.
• Occasional extended hours or off‑shift response when necessary.

What’s in it for you

• Direct your plant’s SCADA and controls trajectory.
• Visible, high‑impact outcomes on uptime and automation capability.
• Backed by a supportive team and leadership modernizing automation and data systems.
• A culture of continuous improvement and professional development.