PLC and Drives Maintenance Specialist

Why this role matters

When production can’t pause, your expertise keeps it moving. At Prysmian—global leader in wire and cable and now strengthened by Encore Wire in McKinney—you’ll make an immediate impact maintaining the controls that power infrastructure, construction, and telecom products across North America and beyond.

• Starting Pay: $40 – $50/hr
• Location:
  
  910 Elm St, Mckinney, TX 75069
• Schedule:
  
  7pm–7am & 7am–7pm (Nights/Day Shift Available)

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; 401K Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions;
Paid Holidays and Vacation.

• Troubleshoot and restore production equipment and facility electrical systems.
• Service AC/DC drives, motors, sensors, and distributed control hardware.
• Blend mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills to minimize downtime.
• Isolate faults in motors, drives, circuits, electronic components, and control systems.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and technical manuals.
• Use PLCs for faultfinding, comms diagnostics, and controlled program edits.
• Configure and analyze Ethernet-based industrial networks and integrate devices.
• Leverage multimeters, oscilloscopes, and specialty tools to test and validate performance.
• Identify and qualify substitute components when OEMs are not available.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for safety, quality, and reliability.

• In-depth understanding of AC and DC drive systems and related power electronics.
• Speed feedback devices—theory, calibration, and operation.
• Temperature control fundamentals, sensors, and thermal systems.
• PID loop tuning, control logic, and process automation concepts.
• Industrial Ethernet networking and troubleshooting of connectivity issues.
• PLC/HMI proficiency: communications paths, program navigation, and disciplined edits.
• Strong grasp of electrical circuits, components, and safe diagnostic practices.
• Proven skill in testing, repairing, and commissioning motors, drives, and controls.
• Hands‑on use of diagnostic instruments and measurement tools.
• Ability to source and validate alternative parts to maintain uptime.

• High‑activity manufacturing environment with loud noise and temperature extremes.
• Indoor/outdoor work as needed.
• Frequent walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and stooping.
• Regular manual work with tools, test equipment, and components.
• Lift up to 50 lbs with bending, twisting, or standing.

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Schematics and Schematic Reading
• Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Access Control Systems

With nearly 9,000 employees across North America and 33,000 globally, Prysmian manufactures underground and underwater cables for power transmission and distribution; medium‑and‑low‑voltage products for construction and infrastructure; and optical fiber, copper cables, and connectivity for telecommunications. Join us and help shape the systems that power and connect the world.