Automation Technician I

Roseburg Forest Products; Weldon (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Vacation + holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Mental health benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off

HSA & FSA options

Charitable contribution matching

Education assistance

Retirement counseling

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products seeks a detail-oriented control systems engineer to design and develop software for moderately complex manufacturing projects. You will work with PCs, PLCs, HMIs and OT networks to deliver automated solutions with minimal supervision.

Leading projects and coordinating with corporate engineering and equipment vendors, you will implement standards, develop documentation, and advance data reporting capabilities across facilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with high accuracy.
• Ability to work in a highly functional team environment.
• Knowledge of industry technological developments and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engineering solutions to meet project goals.
• Design automation and process control systems integration.
• Create project documentation per engineering standards.
• Lead and collaborate with controls team and vendors.
• Configure and debug PLCs, OT networks, HMIs and related software.
• Ensure installation quality and safety compliance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Team environment

Industry knowledge

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Electrical, Mechanical, CS

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Modicon PLC

GE Fanuc PLC

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

Purpose

Perform detailed control system design and software development for moderately complex engineering assignments, which are stand-alone, or components of a larger project. This position applies specific knowledge of automated and process control systems to manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.

Brief Description

Perform detailed control system design and software development for moderately complex engineering assignments, which are stand-alone, or components of a larger project. This position applies specific knowledge of automated and process control systems to manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety, health and environmental rules and regulations
• Develop and implement results oriented, value-added engineering solutions that achieve predetermined project goals and customer needs and/or requirements
• Develop project documentation using corporate engineering standards, specifications, prints, and schematics
• Develop detailed design of automation and process control systems that integrate PCs, PLCs, variable speed drives, motion control, and related process control systems
• Work closely with corporate engineering controls team and manufacturing IT team on implementing the latest standards on automation and data reporting systems
• Develop, configure and debug control system programming including PLC’s, OT networks, HMI and/or specialty component software
• Develop standard engineering and project management practices consistently throughout project and work assignments
• Develop technical skills and knowledge by attending seminars, webinars and other relevant related events
• Lead and Develop new technology with corporate engineering, consulting engineers, and equipment vendors
• Lead plant electricians on control systems, instrumentation and other related systems
• Supervise installation quality
• Perform other duties as necessary
• Model company core values

Required Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented with high level of accuracy
• Ability to work in a highly functional team environment
• Working knowledge of industry technological developments and best practices
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Oregon Journey Level Electrician (or ability to obtain) and/or Associates degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science)
• Experience in PLC programming with any of the following PLC’s; Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi
• Prior experience in wood products facilities
• Prior manufacturing experience in 24/7 operations

Summary

About Roseburg Forest Products

Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately held company based in Springfield, Oregon. With a legacy in sustainable forestry and innovative wood products manufacturing, we are a leading North American producer of engineered wood, exterior trim, plywood, lumber, and medium density fiberboard (MDF). Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.

At Roseburg, we believe in making lives better from the ground up through the products we create, the relationships we build, and the communities we support. Our team of passionate professionals value safety, integrity, and excellence in all we do. From the mill to the forest to the office, you’ll find opportunities to grow and contribute to a company that cares for people, communities, and the environment.

Learn more about who we are and what we do at www.roseburg.com.

Benefits At Roseburg

• Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match and 3% automatic company contribution
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks and 11 paid holidays per year
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance options
• Mental health benefits for the entire family, including 8 free annual sessions per person
• Wellness programs and incentives, including biometric screenings & wellness challenges
• Paid time away from work for illness or injury, as well as paid parental bonding time
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company match for charitable contributions
• Education assistance and professional development support
• Financial and retirement counseling
• Additional voluntary benefits including pet insurance, student loan refinancing, and exclusive scholarships for child dependents, and more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS