PLC & Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation Lead

Prysmian; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Willimantic, CT, seeks a qualified PLC/Controls Engineer to design, develop, install, troubleshoot, modify, and back-up PLC and computer software for production equipment. You will collaborate with maintenance staff to support projects, repairs, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s/Associate degree in Electrical/Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years’ experience; advanced PLC programming and CAD skills, with experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical/Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing (wire & cable preferred).
• Advanced computer skills including PLC programming and CAD; EH&S knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of wire and cable equipment and processes.
• Support maintenance in electrical/electronic systems troubleshooting and training.
• Provide engineering support to maintenance for equipment performance and safety.
• Manage projects including design, procurement, installation and startup.
• Liaise with outside electrical engineering, construction and consulting firms.
• Manage outsourced repairs of critical electronic components and spares inventory.
• Develop and de-bug control logic for machine control systems.
• Analyze electrical schematics to diagnose repairs.
• Document all electrical work and maintain software backups.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Electrical CAD

Wonderware

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Wonderware

Job description

Prysmian Group in Willimantic, CT, seeks a qualified PLC/Controls Engineer to design, develop, install, troubleshoot, modify, and back-up PLC and computer software for production equipment. You will collaborate with maintenance staff to support projects, repairs, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s/Associate degree in Electrical/Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years’ experience; advanced PLC programming and CAD skills, with experience