PLC & Automation Engineer – Cable Manufacturing

Prysmian USA; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian USA in Windham, CT is seeking a Controls Engineer to support production equipment with PLC programming, CAD design, and Wonderware experience. The role focuses on maintaining and improving wire and cable manufacturing systems.

The ideal candidate has a BA/AS in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with strong problem solving, project management, and collaborative skills to work with maintenance teams and external engineering vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field; associate degree acceptable.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience; wire and cable experience desirable.
• Proficient in PLC programming and CAD; experience with Wonderware a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of wire and cable equipment and processes.
• Provide engineering support to maintenance for electrical/electronic equipment.
• Manage projects including cost estimates, designs, procurement, installation, startup, cost control, safety and implementations.
• Coordinate with outside electrical engineering, construction and consulting firms.
• Oversee outsourced repairs of critical electronic components.
• Assist the Engineering & Maintenance Manager with annual capital and expense budget prep.
• Develop, write, and debug control logic for machine control; modify designs as needed.
• Analyze electrical schematics to component level for repairs.
• Utilize programming devices to analyze PLC programs for failures or improvements.
• Direct electricians in troubleshooting, repair and programming of AC/DC drive systems.
• Troubleshoot with current tech including electrical test equipment and computer diagnostics.
• Maintain backups and ensure network communications understanding.

Skills

PLC programming

CAD software

Wonderware experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Wonderware

Job description

Prysmian USA in Windham, CT is seeking a Controls Engineer to support production equipment with PLC programming, CAD design, and Wonderware experience. The role focuses on maintaining and improving wire and cable manufacturing systems.

The ideal candidate has a BA/AS in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with strong problem solving, project management, and collaborative skills to work with maintenance teams and external engineering vendors.