SCADA & Plant Automation Reliability Engineer

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

Job summary

Prysmian USA is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to enhance plant automation and SCADA infrastructure on site. You’ll own PLC programming, HMIs, and VFDs, while improving reliability and data clarity across production lines.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, standardization, and safety, with collaboration across engineering and maintenance to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering or closely related field.
• 3 years of hands-on controls engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, and Ethernet/IP.
• HMI experience (FactoryTalk View, InTouch, Ignition, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking: IP addressing, managed switches, VLANs, and common protocols.
• VFD setup, tuning, and integration experience.
• Ability to read, create, and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Excellent problem solving and root-cause methodology.
• Comfort working on the plant floor and supporting production.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs in Studio 5000 for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
• Create high-performance HMI applications that are clear, consistent, and fast to interpret.
• Set up, tune, integrate, and diagnose VFDs.
• Ensure robust, standards-based logic using UDTs, AOIs, and modular architecture.
• Keep documentation current: PLC backups, wiring schematics, and change logs.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement durable corrective actions.
• Provide escalation support for downtime related to controls on the plant floor.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Safety procedures

Plant floor support

Education

BS in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

CompactLogix

Ethernet/IP

FactoryTalk View / HMI

Ignition

SCADA systems

Job description

Prysmian USA is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to enhance plant automation and SCADA infrastructure on site. You’ll own PLC programming, HMIs, and VFDs, while improving reliability and data clarity across production lines.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, standardization, and safety, with collaboration across engineering and maintenance to support continuous improvement.