Manufacturing Automation and Controls Engineer

Prysmian

Rocky Mount, NC

Full Time

Posted August 20, 2026

$48k - $67k· Est.

Transmission & Distribution

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
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Job Description

This role is central to ensuring the long-term viability of our manufacturing assets.

Key Responsibilities

Prysmian is seeking a Manufacturing Automation & Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership for the modernization, standardization, and long-term sustainability of manufacturing control systems supporting cable manufacturing operations in Rocky Mount. This role serves as the subject matter expert for machine controls, helping define what good looks like, establish standards, and execute a long-term roadmap that reduces obsolescence, improves reliability, and increases project execution capability. The successful candidate will combine strong electrical and controls fundamentals with the practical judgment needed to evaluate equipment, guide upgrades, mentor others, and partner with internal teams and external integrators.
Lead controls modernization projects involving PLCs, drives, HMIs, instrumentation, and machine control systems.
Develop and maintain a roadmap for upgrading obsolete control systems and reducing technical risk.
Establish standards for controls hardware, software, documentation, backups, naming conventions, and change management.
Serve as the technical owner and final escalation point for complex controls-related issues.
Define automation requirements, review designs, and develop scopes of work for contractors and system integrators.
Ensure projects are architected for safety, maintainability, scalability, and long-term support.
Establish standards for controls documentation, program backups, file structure, and revision management, while guiding the organization toward long-term adoption.
Partner with maintenance personnel during projects and troubleshooting activities to transfer knowledge and strengthen internal capability.
Support machine connectivity, industrial communications, and Ignition integration efforts as needed.
Identify electrical safety risks and recommend improvements to equipment, policies, and work practices.
Support equipment evaluations, acquisitions, and controls upgrade strategies for used or existing equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience supporting and upgrading industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of PLCs, drives, HMIs, industrial communications, and machine control systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and machine documentation.
Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and engineering judgment.
Ability to lead technical discussions and influence decisions across multiple functions.
Hands-on familiarity with Allen-Bradley platforms and Studio 5000.
Background planning or executing controls migrations and modernization projects.
Proven ability to work with system integrators and manage technical project scope.
Knowledge of industrial networking, SCADA, historians, or Ignition.
Strong exposure to supporting and modernizing legacy manufacturing equipment is highly desirable.