PLC & SCADA Controls Architect for Plant-wide Automation

Prysmian; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to design and sustain PLC/HMI systems, lead plant-wide SCADA deployments, and optimize data-driven operations. You will work on Allen-Bradley platforms, Ethernet/IP networking, and SCADA integrations to improve uptime and efficiency across the production floor.

Join a team focused on robust controls, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to influence plant-wide automation strategy and project delivery.

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

• Design, program, and sustain PLC/HMI solutions for plant automation.
• Lead SCADA deployments and data visualization strategies across the facility.
• Configure PLC-to-SCADA communications and historian structures.
• Oversee plant-wide networking topology and security practices.
• Guide upgrades, retrofits, and equipment installations on schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with operations to improve uptime, quality, and throughput.

Skills

Electrical/Controls Engineering

Automation engineering

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogx

Studio 5000

Ethernet/IP

HMI development (FactoryTalk View, In3

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls/Automation or related field

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

InTouch

Red Lion

Ignition

Job description

Prysmian seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to design and sustain PLC/HMI systems, lead plant-wide SCADA deployments, and optimize data-driven operations. You will work on Allen-Bradley platforms, Ethernet/IP networking, and SCADA integrations to improve uptime and efficiency across the production floor.

Join a team focused on robust controls, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to influence plant-wide automation strategy and project delivery.