Controls Engineer

About Prysmian

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.

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.

Work Location:

Rocky Mount, NC

Work Schedule:

weekday, day shift

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of all plant automation, control systems, and SCADA infrastructure. This role provides expert support for PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, data systems, and machine troubleshooting, while also driving process improvements and supporting new equipment integration. This is a high-impact position with the opportunity to shape the plant-wide SCADA and controls strategy, directly influencing uptime, automation capability, and overall manufacturing performance, within a supportive team focused on modernizing automation and data systems.

• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000) and HMI applications (ISA 101 preferred).
• Support VFD setup, tuning, communication, and diagnostics.
• Ensure structured, compliant controls logic (UDTs, AOIs, modular code).
• Maintain documentation (backups, schematics, network drawings, change logs) and support root cause analysis with long-term improvements.

• Lead SCADA development and deployment (architecture, dashboards, historian, data acquisition).
• Standardize data models, tag structures, and controls across systems; build and maintain data flows, dashboards, trends, and reports.
• Configure communication interfaces (PLC, OPC UA, networks, historians) and support industrial network design (Ethernet/IP, switches, segmentation).
• Improve system reliability, data clarity, and information delivery; act as SCADA/data SME ensuring controlled, well-documented changes.

• Lead automation upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations; define controls specifications and ensure vendor compliance.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and system integration.
• Support capital project justification and cost-benefit analysis.

• Act as escalation point for controls downtime; partner with Maintenance to improve troubleshooting and reliability.
• Develop standard work, training materials, and troubleshooting guides.
• Support continuous improvement across safety, quality, uptime, and throughput.

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

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in Allen-Bradley PLCs (Control Logix/Compact Logix), Studio 5000, HMI systems, and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, VLANs).
• Experience with VFDs, electrical schematics, P&IDs, and machine documentation.
• Knowledge of historian systems, SQL, basic scripting, and manufacturing data tools (MES, OEE).
• Proven problem-solving skills, ability to support plant operations, and work safely with electrical systems.
• Experience with ISA standards, SCADA/automation projects in fast-paced environments (asset).

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…