Plant Automation & SCADA Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Prysmian leads the world in energy and telecom cable systems. Every year, we produce thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables for power transmission and distribution, plus medium- and low‑voltage solutions for construction and infrastructure. Our portfolio also includes optical fibers, copper cables, and connectivity for voice, video, and data across telecommunications. With 30,000 colleagues in 50+ countries, we’re united by a mission to help transform the world around us.

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A day in this role

Picture your morning starting on the plant floor, checking high‑performance HMI dashboards and historian trends to understand how lines ran overnight. A deviation on an Ethernet/IP‑connected machine catches your eye—you dive into the PLC logic (Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix in Studio 5000), validate UDTs and AOIs, and implement a modular code fix. By mid‑morning, you’re refining a new HMI screen aligned to ISA‑101 principles so operators see exactly what matters. After lunch, you’re reviewing vendor controls designs for a new line, confirming they match plant standards and writing the specifications that will guide commissioning. Later, you fine‑tune a VFD, back up the latest code, update network drawings, and log changes. You wrap up by coaching technicians through a structured troubleshooting guide and documenting a small arc‑flash labeling update tied to a recent panel change.

What you'll own

• Reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of plant automation, control systems, and SCADA infrastructure.
• Expert support for PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, data systems, and machine troubleshooting—plus integration of new equipment.

Automation and controls engineering

• Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs in Studio 5000 for Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
• Create high‑performance HMI applications (ISA‑101 preferred) 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 for production lines, industrial network drawings, and detailed change logs.
• Drive root‑cause investigations; install durable corrective actions via controls improvements.

SCADA, data, and networking

• Lead plant‑wide SCADA development and deployment: architecture design, dashboards, historian integration, and dependable data acquisition.
• Define and maintain data models, tag naming conventions, and controls standards across machines, departments, and systems.
• Turn machine behavior into actionable insights via dashboards, trends, reports, and visual tools that clarify performance and variation.
• Configure communications: PLC‑to‑SCADA links, OPC UA, networked devices, and historian structures.
• Shape and maintain the industrial network (Ethernet/IP), including managed switches and smart segmentation aligned to plant needs.
• Continuously seek better reliability, data clarity, and rapid information flow to operators, supervisors, and engineers.
• Be the primary technical authority for SCADA/data decisions; document and implement changes in a controlled, maintainable way.

Projects and integration

• Lead automation upgrades, controls retrofits, and new equipment installs from concept through commissioning.
• Author engineering specifications for controls requirements on new assets.
• Review vendor designs for conformance with plant standards.
• Own timelines, budgets, and integration plans; support capital justifications and cost‑benefit analyses.

Operations partnership

• Serve as the escalation point for controls‑related downtime and operational issues.
• Grow Maintenance troubleshooting capability and improve equipment reliability through coaching and collaboration.
• Create standard work, troubleshooting guides, and training materials for operators and technicians.
• Advance continuous improvement in safety, quality, uptime, throughput, and scrap reduction.

Safety and standards

• Ensure control systems comply with electrical safety practices and applicable standards.
• Support arc‑flash documentation, safe work policies, and energy isolation procedures.
• Contribute to plant‑wide controls standards, cybersecurity practices, and change management.

What you bring Required

• BS in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or a 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, Red Lion, Ignition, or similar) for development and troubleshooting.
• 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, P&IDs, and machine documentation.
• Exceptional problem solving, analytical skills, and root‑cause methodology.
• Comfort working directly on the plant floor, closely supporting production.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely with control and power voltages/currents.

Preferred

• Historian systems: Wonderware, Ignition, OSI PI, or SQL‑based solutions.
• SQL queries, data structures, and basic automation scripting (e.g., Python, VB).
• Familiarity with MES, OEE, downtime tracking, or manufacturing data systems.
• Experience applying ISA‑101 (HMI) and ISA‑18.2 (alarm management).
• Leadership in automation projects and/or SCADA development in fast‑paced manufacturing.

Work environment

• Regular time spent on the production floor.
• Must be able to move safely around manufacturing equipment.
• Willingness to work extended hours or respond off‑shift when needed.

Why you’ll thrive here

• Shape the roadmap for plant‑wide SCADA and controls strategy.
• High‑impact role influencing uptime, automation capability, and manufacturing performance.
• Work with a supportive engineering team and leadership focused on modernizing automation and data systems.
• Join a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.