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# Industrial Controls Engineer - Optical Fiber Manufacturing

- **Company:** Prysmian View all jobs
- **Location:** Claremont, NC, United States
- **Salary:** $85,001.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Fieldbus, Databases, Ethernet, Profibus, Software Engineering, Information Technology, HMI Screens, Process Control Systems, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, ISO-14001, Software Version Control, Win CC
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usaa083bc0bbc55ad47075523aaf52cbe9/eaa

## About the Role

* B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science.
 * Hands-on experience programming Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Schneider, and/or Siemens PLCs.
 * Preferred: background in fiber optic manufacturing or other highly automated industries.
 * Preferred: demonstrated PLC programming depth and familiarity with Profibus, Ethernet, and Modbus+.
 * Preferred: HMI software experience, including PC-to-PLC and PC-to-database transactions.

Proficiencies

 * Allen Bradley
 * Allen-Bradley
 * automation engineer
 * HMI
 * PLC
 * Schneider
 * Siemens

## Description

As an Industrial Controls Engineer on our Automation team, you'll support the manufacturing of optical fiber by delivering robust PC- and PLC-based control solutions. You will be the go-to technical resource for PLC/HMI development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of automation assets.
A Day in the Life

 * Start with a line health check-review PLC diagnostics and HMI alarms, verify backups, and scan for process drifts.
 * Jump into production support-resolve issues tied to equipment behavior or control software and keep fiber output on target.
 * Tackle code-develop, refine, and maintain PLC logic for Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Schneider, and/or Siemens platforms.
 * Partner cross-functionally-work with maintenance, process engineering, and operations to commission new equipment and validate performance.
 * Document diligently-ensure proper backups for all programs and critical support files per plant standards.
 * Lead with safety-comply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 HSE guidelines.

What You'll Work On

 * PLC application development, revision control, and standardization.
 * HMI configuration and integration with PC-to-PLC and PC-to-database transactions.
 * Fieldbus/industrial networks including Profibus, Ethernet, and Modbus+.
 * Continuous improvement initiatives for reliability, throughput, and quality in fiber manufacturing.


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