Prysmian Group

Controls Engineer

Prysmian Group$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years’ experience in system engineering role.
  • Advanced computer skills, specifically in PLC programming (Wonderware experience preferred).
  • In-depth knowledge of motor controls and drives (AC, DC, VFD).
  • Ability to read/create PID drawings and implement control devices.
  • Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, and work in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and monitor installed systems and infrastructure.
  • Install and maintain operating systems and application software.
  • Develop and debug control logic for complex equipment.
  • Maintain security and backup strategies.
  • Document all control logic work thoroughly and keep it current.
  • Prepare reports and feedback for management to enhance operations.
  • Provide engineering guidance to the maintenance department.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on role with direct impact on production efficiency.
  • Collaboration with a skilled electrical team.
  • Exposure to advanced technology and systems management.
  • Comprehensive safety and environmental health policies.
Full Job Description
Your day to day will include but not limited to:
  • Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
  • Install, configure, evaluate and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.
  • Develop, write, and de-bug control logic for machine control, make design modifications and improvements to complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
  • Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
  • Carefully and thoroughly document all control logic work. Keep existing documentation current and accessible to other team members. Ensure that copies of software are up-to- date and available to the rest of the Electrical Team Members and that sufficient back-up copies are maintained in a safe location.
  • Prepare reports and provide feedback to management as required improving operations and machining reliability. Maintain and demonstrate a safety-first mentality.
  • Observe and follow all plant and department safety rules, work rules, procedures, and EHS policies.
  • Develop and maintain an elevated level of knowledge of wire and cable equipment and processes.
  • Provide electrical assistance when needed.
  • Provide engineering support and direction to the maintenance department for maintaining electrical and electronic equipment in a manner which optimizes operational performance and safety.
  • Manage all assigned projects which include cost estimations, designs, specifications, approvals, procurement, installation, startup, cost control, safety and overall implementation to achieve Plant and organizational objectives.
  • Develop and maintain control system and electrical drawings for the plant manufacturing systems.
  • Analyze and interpret electrical schematics to the component level as required to make repairs and return equipment to operation.
  • Utilize programming devices to analyze P.L.C. programs for failures or improvements.
  • Maintain detailed records of critical process variables and ensure that programs are logical and as comprehensible as possible.
  • Provide direction to maintenance associates in troubleshooting, repair, and program AC/DC drive systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair of plant manufacturing machinery in support of maintenance and production.
  • Must be able to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and technical literature to aid in improving, troubleshooting and reliability of plant machinery and systems.
  • Provide recommendations, ideas, and suggestions for upgrading of system controls for equipment and operations.
  • Provide basic to advanced training to process engineers, maintenance associates and other personnel as needed.
  • Consider energy efficiency in the purchase, upgrading and installation of equipment.
  • Required to operate in an ISO environment which may have specific requirements related to quality, safety, environmental or energy management.
  • Other tasks as required.


Required Qualifications:
  • Advanced computer skills required including PLC programming. (Experience with Wonderware a plus).
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Advanced knowledge of motor controls and drives (AC, DC and VFD), PLC and relay-based systems.
  • Able to read and/or create PID drawings and install/implement control devices from engineered drawings.
  • Because this position carries significant responsibility, extended work hours may be required to meet production demands and avoid downtime.
  • Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
  • Must be able to work in varying seasonal temperatures within an industrial manufacturing environment.
  • 5 years minimum experience in system engineering role.


Desired qualifications:

  • 10 years proven working experience in installing, configuring, troubleshooting, maintaining applications software and systems controls.
  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Systems, Control System, or a related subject.


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About Prysmian Group

Prysmian Group is a world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. With almost 140 years of experience, sales of over €11 billion, and about 29,000 employees in over 50 countries and 112 plants, the Group is strongly positioned in high-tech markets and offers the widest possible range of products, services, technologies and know-how. It operates in the businesses of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, of special cables for applications in many different industries and of medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors.
Learn more about Prysmian Group
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29,000 employees
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Founded
1905

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