CareerPlan

Claremont Automation Engineer

Claremont, NCFull-time2026-08-17 → 2026-11-10

Core

Provide technical support in PC and PLC-based controls and automation for the manufacturing of optical fiber.

Role type

Automation Engineer (PLC/Controls)

Builds

Manufacturing processes and support systems for optical fiber production

Domain

Energy and telecom cable systems / Optical fiber manufacturing

Required skills

PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Siemens), technical problem-solving, continuous improvement, PC to PLC transactions, HMI software programming, servo drives and motion controllers

Preferred skills

Fiber optic manufacturing experience, IEC programming languages (Ladder, SFC, ST, FBD), Profibus/Ethernet/Modbus+ protocols, PC to Database transactions

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain PLC programs for production equipment, provide controls and automation support for optical fiber manufacture, resolve daily production issues, support commissioning of new equipment, maintain program backups, comply with safety and ISO guidelines