Optical Fiber PLC Controls Engineer – Automation & HMI

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

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).