Prysmian Group

Process Control Engineer

Prysmian Group$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with large data sets and data-driven decision making
  • Preferred: Experience in optical fiber manufacturing processes such as VAD, OVD, AVD, PCVD, and coating.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and optimize manufacturing processes for yield, quality, and productivity.
  • Monitor process performance and conduct root cause investigations.
  • Design and maintain control systems for fiber manufacturing operations.
  • Implement automation to improve efficiency and reliability.
  • Provide troubleshooting support for process and equipment issues.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance plant performance.
  • Lead initiatives for continuous improvement and capital projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for hands-on troubleshooting and technical support.
  • Chance to collaborate with global engineering teams for best practices.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
  • Participation in a rotating on-call schedule for skill enhancement.
Full Job Description

What You'll Do

  • Lead and optimize assigned manufacturing processes to improve yield, quality, productivity, and process stability.
  • Monitor process performance, analyze data trends, and drive root cause investigations for quality and equipment issues.
  • Design, maintain, and improve PLC, HMI, SCADA, and other control systems supporting fiber manufacturing operations.
  • Implement automation and process control improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, and product quality.
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for process, automation, instrumentation, and equipment-related challenges.
  • Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve issues and improve plant performance.
  • Lead continuous improvement, cost reduction, and capital project initiatives from concept through implementation.
  • Support new product introductions, process qualifications, and equipment upgrades.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, KPIs, reporting tools, and control system standards.
  • Collaborate with global Prysmian engineering teams to share best practices and implement innovative manufacturing solutions.
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide occasional off-hours support as needed.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience working with large data sets and making data-driven decisions

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with optical fiber manufacturing (VAD, OVD, AVD, PCVD, preform manufacturing, fiber draw, coating, or related processes) is highly preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, process control, industrial automation, or process engineering environments.
  • Experience with PLC programming platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent.
  • Experience working with HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis and process improvement methodologies such as SPC, Minitab, Six Sigma, or similar tools.
  • Familiarity with motion control systems, machine vision, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • Experience managing capital projects and leading cross-functional teams.

Industry Experience Advantage

Candidates with experience in optical fiber manufacturing processes including VAD, OVD, AVD, PCVD, preform production, fiber draw operations, coating processes, or related glass manufacturing technologies will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact in this role.

What Makes You Successful
  • Curious, hands-on, and passionate about continuous improvement.
  • Driven to become a subject matter expert and technical leader.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where every day brings new challenges.
  • Able to influence teams and drive change across multiple departments.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to operational excellence.
  • Motivated by solving tough problems and seeing your solutions make an immediate impact.
  • Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.

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
Size
29,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1905

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