Automation & Controls Technician

Prysmian Group Job OpportunityPrysmian 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.Make Your Mark at Prysmian Group - Join UsTeam Overview and Job ResponsibilitiesCandidate will be an employee of the Automation group supporting the manufacturing of Medium and Low Volt Cable. This individual will provide technical support in the area of PC and PLC based controls and automation for improvement projects and production support.Principle Functional Responsibilities:Develop and maintain PLC and HMI programs utilized by production and facilities to control manufacturing processes and support equipment.Provide controls and automation support for the manufacturing of optical fiber, including off-hours support on a rotating basis.Instruct, assist, and mentor individuals of the electrical team.Refine processes throughout facility pertaining to electrical safety as well as equipment efficiency.Inspect, repair, adjust, install, and maintain all electrical systems including calibration of electronic instrumentation systems.To modify, rebuild, repair, or overhaul electronic and electrical equipment and controls.Applies knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation.Support the commissioning of new equipment for production.Ensure proper backups of all programs and critical support files are maintained per plant standards.Other duties as assigned by supervisor or a member of management.Who Are We Looking For?Qualifications:B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science, or Associate/Technical degree in Controls, Automation, Mechatronics; or 5 years of hands-on experienceExcellent planning, communication, and organizational skillsDetail oriented with proven analytical, problem identification and resolution skillsAbility to contribute to the team's culture of continuous process changes/improvementsAbility to work with little supervisionComply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 HSE guidelinesDemonstrated capability of results through people, technology, and processPreferred:Experience working with highly automated systems or processes preferred (manufacturing experience is a plus but not required)Experience programming PLCs such as Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Modicon, Siemens, or comparable platformsExperience in PLC programming utilizing IEC programming languages including Ladder, Sequential function charts, Structured text, and Function Block DiagramsExperience with Profibus, Ethernet and Modbus+ communication protocolsExperience in programming SCADA Software with PC to PLC transactions and PC to Database transactionsExperience in programming servo drives and motion controllersJob Offer Fraud AlertWe take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company.Our company will never:Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment processRequest passwords, banking details, or copies of personal identification via email or textExtend a job offer without a formal interview processCommunicate from non-company email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo)All legitimate communications from our recruitment team will come from an official company email domain (ending in @prysmian.com).If you believe you have been contacted regarding a fraudulent job offer or are unsure about the authenticity of a message, please contact us directly at View email address on click.appcast.io, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. 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.All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.