PLC Automation Engineer – Optical Fiber Production

Prysmian USA; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian USA is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain PLC-based control systems for optical fiber production and facilities. You will develop robust PLC programs with AB, Schneider, and Siemens platforms, while diagnosing issues swiftly with the technical team.

Responsibilities include commissioning new equipment, ensuring reliability, and maintaining rigorous backups per plant standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science required.
• Hands-on programming with Rockwell, Schneider, or Siemens PLCs; strong PLC/debugging experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and sustain PLC programs controlling manufacturing and facilities processes.
• Troubleshoot real-time control software and equipment issues with technical staff.
• Lead and support commissioning for new production equipment.
• Maintain backups of critical files and programs per plant standards.
• Adhere to safety procedures and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 guidelines.

Skills

PLC programming

Rockwell AB

Schneider PLC

Siemens PLC

Troubleshooting

Commissioning

HMI development

Servo drives

Motion controllers

IEC languages

Profibus/Ethernet/Modbus

Teamwork

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000

SIMATIC STEP 7 / TIA Portal

HMI development tools

PC-based control systems

Job description

Is this you?Do you thrive on diagnosing production issues and making precise logic changes that keep lines humming? Are Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Schneider, or Siemens PLCs your toolset of choice? Do you enjoy partnering with technical teams to commission new equipment and improve reliability every day? If yes, you will feel right at home in our Automation group supporting the manufacturing of optical fiber.What problems will you solve?Create and sustain PLC programs that control manufacturing processes and support equipment for both production and facilities.Provide PC and PLC controls expertise to keep optical fiber lines stable, safe, and efficient.Troubleshoot equipment and control software issues in real time alongside technical staff.Lead and support commissioning activities for new production equipment.Maintain rigorous program and critical file backups 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 will bring to the teamB.S. in Engineering or Computer Science.Hands-on programming experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Schneider, and or Siemens PLCs.Sharp troubleshooting skills and methodical problem-solving.Commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.Excellent written and verbal communication.Meticulous, quality-focused mindset.Self-directed and comfortable working with minimal supervision.Great to haveExperience in fiber optic or other highly automated manufacturing settings.Depth in IEC PLC languages: Ladder, Sequential function charts, Structured text, and Function Block Diagrams.Knowledge of Profibus, Ethernet, and Modbus+ communication protocols.HMI application development, including PC-to-PLC and PC-to-Database transactions.Experience programming servo drives and motion controllers.Your impactFrom uptime to product quality, your control logic and commissioning rigor will help our optical fiber production deliver consistent results. You will be a key contributor to the Automation group and the broader culture of continuous improvement across the plant.