Process Control Engineer in Wisconsin, Virginia or South Dakota, USA - ST

The company has facilities in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, Franklin Virginia and Duluth, Minnesota. The company operates five tissue machines and produces bath tissue, paper towels, and napkin parent rolls primarily for the Away-from-Home segment of the North American tissue market.

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Control Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in supporting and advancing our tissue production operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in process control systems, particularly Valmet DCS, with proven ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and program both legacy and modern control architectures. Experience with Quality Control Systems (QCS) and other DCS platforms such as ABB or Honeywell is strongly desired. This role ensures the mill runs safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards through effective control system design, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

 System Maintenance & Optimization: Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Quality Control Systems (QCS)—both legacy and current—to ensure reliable and efficient mill operations.

 Control Loop Programming: Design, implement, and refine control loops using ABB and Valmet platforms, ensuring stable and consistent process performance.

 Legacy System Adaptation: Support and maintain older control systems, ensuring continued operation while preparing for future modernization.

 System Upgrades & Integration: Lead and execute DCS/QCS upgrade projects, integrating new technologies with existing infrastructure for improved performance and sustainability.

 Technical Support: Serve as the go-to expert for process control issues. Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.

 Documentation & Compliance: Maintain up-to-date documentation for system configurations, code changes, and maintenance activities. Ensure all control systems comply with industry safety standards and regulatory requirements.

 Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance system reliability, reduce downtime, and improve product quality through process automation and control strategies.

 Training & Mentorship: Train and mentor operations staff, technicians, and junior engineers on control system usage, troubleshooting, and best practices.

JOB INFORMATION

Number of Job positions available: 1 for each position
Job Type: Full Time/salaried.
Starting Salary: The proposed salary range is $65,000–$70,000 for Engineers and $45,000–$48,000 for E&I Technicians.

Workweek:  Standard office hours are typically from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday; however, these hours may vary depending on the specific location and the level of support or issues that arise at the mill.

Key Responsibilities:

 System Maintenance & Optimization: Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Quality Control Systems (QCS)—both legacy and current—to ensure reliable and efficient mill operations.

 Control Loop Programming: Design, implement, and refine control loops using ABB and Valmet platforms, ensuring stable and consistent process performance.

 Legacy System Adaptation: Support and maintain older control systems, ensuring continued operation while preparing for future modernization.

 System Upgrades & Integration: Lead and execute DCS/QCS upgrade projects, integrating new technologies with existing infrastructure for improved performance and sustainability.

 Technical Support: Serve as the go-to expert for process control issues. Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.

 Documentation & Compliance: Maintain up-to-date documentation for system configurations, code changes, and maintenance activities. Ensure all control systems comply with industry safety standards and regulatory requirements.

 Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance system reliability, reduce downtime, and improve product quality through process automation and control strategies.

 Training & Mentorship: Train and mentor operations staff, technicians, and junior engineers on control system usage, troubleshooting, and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

 Previous experience in a tissue or paper mill environment.

 Experience with PLC systems, and other industrial control platforms.

 Familiarity with cybersecurity principles in industrial control systems.

 Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, or related field.

Experience required? Yes

Criminal Background Check? Yes, the selected applicant must pass a CBC before departure from the place of recruitment to the place of employment. CBC will be conducted through the recruitment company.
Drug Test? Yes, the selected applicant must pass a DT before departure from the place of recruitment to the place of employment. The DT will be conducted through the recruitment company. 

English Level Requirement: advanced (C1)

Drivers license required: Yes, to be able to use a company vehicle.

HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION

We typically provide housing and transportation for the first three months to allow new hires to settle in.