PLC/HMI Controls Architect (Manufacturing Systems)

Prysmian USA; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian USA is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead plant-wide control systems, PLC/HMI development, and SCADA initiatives on the production floor.

You will partner with operations to harden networks, implement ISA standards, and deliver data-driven dashboards that improve uptime, quality, and safety.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering or related field.
• 3 years in manufacturing controls engineering.
• Strong with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, and Ethernet/IP.
• HMI development/troubleshooting using FactoryTalk View, InTouch, Red Lion, Ignition, or comparable tools.
• Industrial networking know-how: IP addressing, managed switches, VLANs, and protocols.
• VFD configuration, tuning, and integration.
• Fluency reading/creating electrical schematics, P&IDs, and machine documentation.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause skills.
• Comfort working on the production floor in support of operations.
• Ability to work safely with control and power voltages/currents.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLC/HMI mastery: modify and sustain Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix programs; create ISA‑101 aligned HMIs.
• Lead drives: commission, tune, integrate, and troubleshoot VFDs.
• Build scalable standards: robust, modular logic using UDTs and AOIs; maintain backups and wiring/network docs.
• Execute root‑cause investigations and durable corrective actions.
• Architect and deploy plant‑wide SCADA: dashboards, historian integration, data acquisition.
• Define data models and tag conventions; transform machine behavior into dashboards and reports.
• Configure PLC‑to‑SCADA communication, OPC UA, historian structures.
• Shape Ethernet/IP topologies with managed switches and segmentation.
• Govern SCADA/data decisions with well-documented changes.
• Own upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations; manage timelines and budgets.
• Support operations with maintenance troubleshooting guides and training.
• Contribute to safety, cybersecurity, and change management practices.

Skills

ControlLogix

Studio 5000

Ethernet/IP

HMI development

Industrial networking

VFD tuning

Electrical schematics

Root-cause analysis

Production floor

Electrical safety

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk View

InTouch

Red Lion

Ignition

Job description

Are you the architect of robust industrial control systems?

Do you enjoy turning noisy machine data into clear, actionable insight? Are you at your best when you’re designing PLC/HMI solutions, hardening industrial networks, and rolling out plant‑wide SCADA? If so, you’ll feel right at home at Prysmian.

About Prysmian

We’re the global leader in energy and telecom cable systems, producing thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables annually for power transmission and distribution, along with medium‑/low‑voltage products for construction and infrastructure. Our telecom portfolio spans optical fiber, copper cables, and connectivity. With 30,000 people across 50 countries, we’re building technology that helps transform the world.

Make Your Mark at Prysmian – Join Us

What you’ll tackle

• PLC/HMI mastery — Engineer, modify, and sustain Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix programs in Studio 5000; create ISA‑101‑aligned HMIs (FactoryTalk View, InTouch, Red Lion, Ignition, or similar).
• Drives expertise — Commission, tune, integrate, and troubleshoot VFDs.
• Standards that scale — Build robust, modular logic using UDTs and AOIs; maintain PLC backups, wiring schematics, network drawings, and change logs.
• Root‑cause rigor — Lead problem investigations and implement durable corrective actions via controls improvements.
• SCADA leadership — Architect and deploy plant‑wide SCADA: dashboards, historian integration, and reliable data acquisition.
• Data you can trust — Define data models and tag naming conventions; transform machine behavior into dashboards, trends, and reports that drive decisions.
• Connected systems — Configure PLC‑to‑SCADA communication, OPC UA connections, and historian structures.
• Industrial networking — Shape Ethernet/IP topologies with managed switches and segmentation practices that fit plant needs.
• Governance — Act as the go‑to technical resource for SCADA/data decisions; ensure controlled, well‑documented changes.
• Project ownership — Lead upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations; write controls specifications; review vendor designs for compliance; manage timelines, budgets, and integration plans; support ROI and cost‑benefit cases.
• Operations partnership — Be the escalation point for controls downtime; build Maintenance troubleshooting capability; author standard work, guides, and training; support CI for safety, quality, uptime, throughput, and scrap.
• Safety & cybersecurity — Ensure compliance with electrical safety and applicable standards; support arc‑flash documentation, safe work policies, energy isolation; contribute to controls standards, cybersecurity, and change management.

What you’ll need to succeed

Required qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 3 years in manufacturing controls engineering.
• Strong with Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, and Ethernet/IP.
• HMI development/troubleshooting using FactoryTalk View, InTouch, Red Lion, Ignition, or comparable tools.
• Industrial networking know‑how: IP addressing, managed switches, VLANs, and protocols.
• VFD configuration, tuning, and integration.
• Fluency reading/creating electrical schematics, P&IDs, and machine documentation.
• Proven analytical, problem‑solving, and root‑cause skills.
• Comfort working on the production floor in support of operations.
• Ability to work safely with control and power voltages/currents.

Preferred qualifications

• Historian platforms: Wonderware, Ignition, OSI PI, or SQL‑based solutions.
• SQL proficiency, data structures, and basic scripting (Python, VB, or similar).
• Exposure to MES, OEE, downtime tracking, or manufacturing data systems.
• Experience implementing ISA‑101 (HMI) and ISA‑18.2 (alarm management).
• Hands‑on leadership of automation projects and/or SCADA rollouts in fast‑paced environments.

Work setting

• Frequent time on the production floor around running equipment.
• Ability to navigate safely in manufacturing areas.
• Willingness to work extended hours or respond to off‑shift needs as required.

Grow your impact

• Influence plant‑wide SCADA and controls strategy.
• Directly improve uptime and automation performance.
• Join a supportive engineering team and forward‑looking leadership modernizing automation and data systems.
• Benefit from a culture that prizes continuous improvement and professional development.