Controls & Process Automation Engineer

About the role

The Controls & Process Automation Engineer plays a pivotal role in the technology that powers Prysmian's fiber manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Facility & Maintenance Manager, this position focuses on enhancing equipment performance, stabilizing processes, and driving automation improvements across various stages of fiber production.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor and optimize critical draw-tower 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.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to maintenance teams for electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and automation issues.
• Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, network diagrams, and instrumentation drawings.
• 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, high-quality execution.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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 (Allen-Bradley, 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 cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of EH&S and industrial safety standards.

Qualifications

While a bachelor’s degree is preferred, we consider candidates with relevant experience and a strong track record in automation and process engineering. Experience with optical fiber manufacturing processes is a major plus, and proficiency in PLC programming, SCADA, and industrial networking is essential.

Skills

• Advanced PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley, 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 cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of EH&S and industrial safety standards.

Benefits

Prysmian offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work.

Pay

Competitive compensation package tailored to individual qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with standard business hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prysmian is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where diversity and inclusion are valued and celebrated.