Plant PLC & Controls Electronics Specialist

Join Prysmian in Williamsport—the global leader powering energy and digital connectivity. If you thrive on diagnosing PLCs, tuning drives, and turning complex failures into quick recoveries, this role is for you.

• We keep the lights on and data flowing across North America and the world.
• Be part of a 35,000-strong team (9,000 in North America) known for scale, innovation, and impact.
• Your work directly safeguards uptime, quality, and safety.

• Own troubleshooting and repair for electrical/electronic control systems using schematics, vendor manuals, and advanced test equipment.
• Program, calibrate, and optimize PLCs, industrial computers, and AC/DC drives for peak performance and product quality.
• Design or modify control circuitry; manage select maintenance projects to meet internal customer needs.
• Specify components and services; draft requisitions; coordinate with vendors and contractors.
• Maintain meticulous documentation, including version-controlled software and secure backups accessible to the team.
• Analyze equipment trends through accurate recordkeeping and implement improvements to boost reliability, reduce cost, and enhance quality.
• Model safe work practices and ensure full OSHA compliance.
• Support and lead cross-functional problem-solving teams; participate in the department safety committee.
• Assist maintenance electricians with preventive maintenance, breakdowns, and projects.
• Partner with colleagues at every level in Williamsport and liaise with other Cable Division sites as needed.
• Uphold excellent housekeeping standards.
• Work nonscheduled hours when operations demand it.

• 5 years in industrial maintenance; wire & cable manufacturing experience preferred.
• Technical degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology (or related) is a plus; a two-year electrical certificate with strong aptitude and commitment to ongoing training is welcomed.
• Proven project management capability and a track record of delivering in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication; ability to coach, train, and motivate.
• Comfort balancing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation.
• Hands-on proficiency with oscilloscopes (including storage), digital/analog multimeters, ammeters, megohmmeters, frequency meters, signal generators, data loggers, chart recorders, and power demand analyzers.
• Strong PC and industrial computing skills: software download/configuration, serial communications, and control system troubleshooting.
• PLC programming/application experience.

Salary Range: $38.21–$40.10

• 13 Company paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, effective immediately
• 401(k) savings with company match
• Company Growth
• Company provides uniform
• Boot reimbursement
• Tuition

• High-volume, fast-paced plant with frequent, courteous responses to unplanned issues.
• Requires sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, keyboard use; fluent reading, writing, and speaking.