Automation Engineer
Prysmian· Consumer Goods· Oct 1, 2026 · 27d ago
Claremont, NC
In office
Full-time
Mid
$130K–$175K est.
Job description
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 30,000 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.
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Job Overview:
Candidate will be an employee of the Automation group supporting the manufacturing of optical fiber. This individual will provide technical support in the area of PC and PLC based controls and automation for improvement projects and production support.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience with programming Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Schneider, and/or Siemens PLC’s
Excellent technical problem-solving skills
Ability to contribute to the plant’s culture of continuous improvement
Excellent communication skills
Detail and quality oriented
Ability to work with little supervision
Preferred:
Experience in fiber optic or other highly automated manufacturing process
Experience in PLC programming utilizing IEC programming languages including Ladder, Sequential function charts, Structured text and Function Block Diagrams
Experience with Profibus, Ethernet and Modbus communication protocols
Experience in programming HMI Software with PC to PLC transactions and PC to Database transactions
Experience in programming servo drives and motion controllers
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain PLC programs utilized by production and facility equipment to control manufacturing processes and support systems
Provide controls and automation support for the manufacture of optical fiber
Work with the technical staff to resolve daily production issues related to equipment or control software
Support the commissioning of new equipment for production
Ensure proper backups of all programs and critical support files are maintained per plant standards
Comply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 HSE guidelines
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or a member of management
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Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
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