Prysmian Group

Willimantic Controls Engineer

Willimantic, CT · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago

RESTProcurementPLCElectrical EngineeringCommunication

About the role

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.
Make Your Mark at Prysmian Group - Join Us Summary: Our Industrial, Construction & Specialty Team (ICS) is seeking a qualified and experienced PLC/Controls Engineer.

Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of wire and cable equipment and processes.
Support the maintenance department in electrical/electronic systems troubleshooting and training.
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 assigned projects which includes cost estimations, designs, specifications, approvals, procurement, installation, startup, cost control, safety and overall implementation to achieve Plant and organizational objectives.
Manage outside electrical engineering, construction and consulting firms according to the Contractor Management Program.
Develop, write, and de-bug control logic for machine control, make design modifications and improvements to complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
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 electricians in troubleshooting, repair and program AC/DC drive systems.
Carefully and thoroughly document all electrical work.

Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing (wire & cable experience highly desirable).
Knowledge of governmental and industry regulations with regard to EH&S.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or an Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics preferred.
Advanced computer skills required including PLC programming and CAD. (Experience with Wonderware a plus).

Assist the Engineering & Maintenance Manager with the preparation of the annual capital and expense budget for management review.

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry.
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.
Make Your Mark at Prysmian Group - Join Us

All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation

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