Process Control Engineer
Prysmian · Claremont, NC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Prysmian (industrial) in Claremont, NC. Lead and optimize assigned manufacturing processes to improve yield, quality, productivity, and process stability.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, Minitab, PLC, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 35 other live controls postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 6+)
Typical $108k–$154k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 78%
- ✓ PLC 72%
- Robotics 36%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 31%
- AutoCAD 25%
- MES 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Minitab, Painting / coating, New product launch, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Prysmian
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Prysmian in Claremont
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Full description from PrysmianAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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.
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Drive Innovation. Optimize Performance. Transform Manufacturing.
Are you energized by solving complex technical challenges, leveraging data to drive decisions, and implementing automation that delivers measurable results? Prysmian's Claremont Fiber Manufacturing Facility is looking for a highly motivated Process Control Engineer to join our engineering team and play a critical role in advancing the technology, quality, and performance of one of the world's most sophisticated optical fiber manufacturing operations. This is more than a traditional engineering role. You'll combine process engineering, automation, data analytics, and continuous improvement to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and develop the next generation of automated manufacturing solutions. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and global technical teams to make a direct impact on plant performance.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy turning data into action, and want to help shape the future of advanced manufacturing, we'd love to meet you.
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.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Prysmian, you'll work at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, automation, and innovation. You'll have the opportunity to influence world-class fiber manufacturing processes, lead meaningful projects, collaborate with global experts, and see the direct results of your work every day.
You'll work with unique technologies used in preform production and fiber draw manufacturing, help drive automation and digital transformation initiatives, and play a key role in expanding and modernizing one of Prysmian's most important fiber manufacturing facilities.
Whether you're optimizing a critical process, implementing new automation technology, solving complex manufacturing challenges, or leading the next breakthrough improvement project, you'll play a key role in helping connect the world.
Ready to Make Your Mark?
Join Prysmian and help shape the future of fiber manufacturing through innovation, automation, and engineering excellence.
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