Claremont Automation Engineer

Prysmian Group Job Opportunity

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.

Make Your Mark at Prysmian Group - Join Us

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.

• B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science
• 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

• 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

• 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

Prysmian, 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.