Controls & Process Automation Engineer

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers copper cables and connectivity for voice video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30000 employees across 50 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do wherever you are based you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Controls & Process Automation Engineer Power the Technology Behind Our Fiber Manufacturing Future

If youre an engineer who loves automation thrives on solving complex technical challenges and wants to work with cuttingedge manufacturing processes this role puts you right at the heart of our innovation. As we continue to expand and modernize our fiber manufacturing operations were looking for a Controls & Process Automation Engineer whos ready to design optimize and elevate the systems that keep our production running at worldclass levels.

Youll work with advanced technologies across VAD OVD AVD PCVD preform production and fiber draw operations the core processes that define our industry leadership. This is a chance to make a direct impact on reliability quality efficiency and automation across a rapidly growing facility.

Why This Role Matters

Reporting to the Facility & Maintenance Manager youll collaborate with Operations Engineering Quality Maintenance and Production teams to enhance equipment performance stabilize processes and drive automation improvements. Your work will directly influence product quality throughput and the longterm modernization of our plant.

If youre energized by automation data troubleshooting and continuous improvement youll thrive here.

What Youll Work On

Automation & Control System Development

• Design develop modify and maintain PLC HMI SCADA motion control and industrial network systems supporting fiber manufacturing.
• Build and refine automated control strategies for deposition consolidation draw towers coating curing and material handling systems.
• Support AC/DC drives servo systems instrumentation and closedloop control systems.

Process Optimization & Technical Support

• Monitor and optimize critical drawtower parameters such as tension diameter control coating application curing performance and line speed.
• Partner with Process Engineers and Operations to improve stability yield uptime and product quality.
• Analyze process data to identify opportunities for automation upgrades predictive maintenance and performance improvements.

Troubleshooting & Field Support

• Provide handson engineering support to maintenance teams for electrical electronic instrumentation and automation issues.
• Use PLC programming tools and diagnostic systems to resolve failures and implement corrective actions.
• Interpret electrical schematics P&IDs network diagrams and instrumentation drawings.

Project Execution & Continuous Improvement

• Lead automation projects from scope development through design procurement installation startup and commissioning.
• Support equipment validations process qualifications and new product introductions.
• Maintain control standards backups change management procedures and documentation.
• Manage external engineering and automation partners to ensure safe highquality execution.

Data Networks & Systems Integration

• Implement and maintain industrial communication networks data acquisition systems historian platforms and reporting tools.
• Ensure all control programs configurations and recipes are backed up and current.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering Automation Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing automation controls engineering or process engineering.
• Experience with optical fiber manufacturing (VAD OVD AVD PCVD preform or draw) is a major plus.
• Advanced PLC programming skills (AllenBradley Siemens or equivalent).
• Experience with SCADA HMI industrial networking and process control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting analytical and project management abilities.
• Familiarity with SPC process capability and manufacturing quality systems.
• Experience with CAD and electrical design tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across crossfunctional teams.
• Knowledge of EH&S and industrial safety standards.

Why Youll Love Working Here

Youll join a team thats investing heavily in automation modernization and advanced manufacturing technologies. Youll have the opportunity to work with unique hightech processes influence major improvements and help shape the future of our fiber operations.

If youre a handson automation expert who loves solving problems optimizing systems and driving technical excellence this is where you can make a real impact.

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