Optical Fiber Manufacturing Controls Engineer (Automation & PLC Systems)

Prysmian USA; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian USA's Automation group seeks an engineer to help keep our optical fiber manufacturing running smoothly. You’ll review logs, backups, and production dashboards, then update PLC logic on lines using Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Schneider, or Siemens hardware.

You will own PLC programs, provide hands-on controls support for PC- and PLC-based systems, assist with commissioning new equipment, ensure backups, and comply with safety standards (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001).

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience programming Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Schneider, and/or Siemens PLCs.
• Excellent technical problem-solving skills and a bias for action.
• Clear, effective communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PLC programs used by production and facilities to control manufacturing processes and support equipment.
• Provide hands-on controls and automation support for the manufacturing of optical fiber, covering both PC- and PLC-based systems.
• Collaborate with technical staff to resolve daily production issues related to equipment or control software.
• Support the commissioning of new equipment for production, from I/O checkout to run readiness.
• Ensure proper backups of all programs and critical support files are maintained per plant standards.
• Comply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 HSE guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or a member of management.

Skills

PLC programming

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent worker

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

A day in the lifeJoin our Automation group and help keep a world-class optical fiber operation running flawlessly. Your morning might start by reviewing overnight system logs, checking backups, and scanning production dashboards. By mid-day, you could be rolling out a PLC logic update to a line controlled by Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Schneider, or Siemens hardware, then partnering with technical staff to squash a tricky equipment or control software issue on the floor. In the afternoon, you may be commissioning a new piece of production equipment and validating PC-to-PLC data exchanges before closing the loop with stakeholders.What you will ownDevelop and maintain PLC programs used by production and facilities to control manufacturing processes and support equipment.Provide hands-on controls and automation support for the manufacturing of optical fiber, covering both PC- and PLC-based systems.Collaborate with technical staff to resolve daily production issues related to equipment or control software.Support the commissioning of new equipment for production, from I/O checkout to run readiness.Ensure proper backups of all programs and critical support files are maintained per plant standards.Comply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 HSE guidelines.Other duties as assigned by supervisor or a member of management.What you bringB.S. in Engineering or Computer Science.Experience programming Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Schneider, and or Siemens PLCs.Excellent technical problem-solving skills and a bias for action.Ability to contribute to the plant's culture of continuous improvement.Clear, effective communication skills.Strong attention to detail and quality.Ability to work with little supervision.Preferred experienceBackground in fiber optic or other highly automated manufacturing processes.PLC programming utilizing IEC languages including Ladder, Sequential function charts, Structured text, and Function Block Diagrams.Familiarity with industrial communications such as Profibus, Ethernet, and Modbus+.HMI programming, including PC-to-PLC transactions and PC-to-Database transactions.Programming and tuning of servo drives and motion controllers.