Controls Specialist - Tissue Converting Equipment (PLC Programmer)

Cascades; Wagram (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cascades is seeking a Controls Specialist - Tissue Converting Equipment to lead automation efforts across multiple tissues facilities. You will troubleshoot, optimize and standardize PLC-based controls and motion systems, enabling reliable production and continuous improvement.

You will work with engineering, maintenance and operations to drive safety, quality and efficiency, mentor local teams, and travel regularly to support sites nationwide as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation or manufacturing engineering.
• Advanced PLC programming with Rockwell Automation.
• Deep knowledge of motion control systems and servo drives.
• Experience troubleshooting complex automation in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and controls for Tissue converting operations across multiple facilities.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues affecting safety, quality and reliability.
• Program, modify and optimize PLC systems using Rockwell Automation and Siemens platforms.
• Drive standardization and best practices across the Tissue network.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Servo drives

Job description

Controls Specialist - Tissue Converting Equipment (PLC Programmer)

City: Wagram Province/State: North Carolina

Welcome to Cascades!

Bring your automation expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where innovation, collaboration and operational excellence drive everything we do.

Join the team of David Boudreau as a Controls Specialist - Tissue Converting Equipment (PLC Programmer) and help shape the future of manufacturing performance across our Tissue operations.

Location Requirement: Candidates must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, North Carolina, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin.

What's in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature, so you'll enjoy:

• A competitive annual salary based on experience
• Profit sharing and an employee share purchase plan
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-supported retirement plan
• An annual allowance to spend on goods and services of your choice
• A yearly wellness program and employee assistance program
• A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace
• The opportunity to leverage your expertise across multiple Tissue manufacturing facilities
• A highly visible role where your technical leadership directly impacts operational performance, reliability and continuous improvement
• Exposure to challenging projects, emerging technologies and a broad manufacturing network

Your Role

As a Controls Specialist - Tissue Converting Equipment, you'll take on complex technical challenges that bring out your full potential.

As a key member of David Boudreau's team, you will serve as the organization's subject matter expert for controls, automation and tissue converting equipment. You will partner with plant teams across the Tissue network to troubleshoot critical manufacturing issues, optimize machine performance, support capital projects and drive automation excellence.

Your scope includes:

• Act as the lead automation and controls expert for Tissue converting operations across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment, controls and process-related issues impacting safety, quality, productivity and reliability
• Program, modify and optimize PLC systems using Rockwell Automation and Siemens platforms
• Develop, troubleshoot and improve motion control systems, servo drives and machine synchronization applications
• Support tissue converting, packaging and palletizing equipment to maximize operational performance
• Lead root cause analyses and implement sustainable corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues
• Support equipment upgrades, modernization initiatives, commissioning activities and production start-ups
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance and operations teams to identify and implement manufacturing improvements
• Drive automation standardization and best practices across the Tissue network
• Support MES integration initiatives and controls architecture optimization
• Coach and mentor local automation, maintenance and engineering resources while promoting knowledge sharing across facilities
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve manufacturing performance and equipment reliability
• Support capital projects from concept development through implementation and operational stabilization
• Travel regularly to support manufacturing facilities, approximately every other week

What You Bring

You're a natural fit for Controls Specialist - Tissue Converting Equipment if you have:

• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, manufacturing engineering or a related technical field
• Extensive hands-on experience with tissue converting equipment
• Advanced PLC programming expertise using Rockwell Automation
• Strong experience with Siemens controls platforms
• Deep knowledge of motion control systems, servo drives and machine synchronization
• Proven experience troubleshooting complex automation and manufacturing systems
• Experience supporting equipment installations, commissioning, start-ups and capital projects
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machine reliability and continuous improvement principles
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose issues, identify root causes and implement long-term solutions
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence, coach and collaborate with technical and operational teams
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities across different facilities
• Experience in the tissue, paper, pulp or converting industry is strongly preferred
• Engineering degree, engineering technology diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the United States

What Will Make You Successful

• You enjoy solving highly complex technical challenges
• You are recognized as the automation expert others turn to for guidance
• You combine strong technical expertise with a practical, hands-on approach
• You thrive in manufacturing environments and enjoy being close to operations
• You are comfortable influencing teams without direct authority
• You are passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence
• You enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others grow

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we'd love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.

Discover Cascades

Since 1964, Cascades has been driving innovation in the manufacturing sector by offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recycling.

At Cascades, we respect nature. And above all, we respect our 9,000 employees. With more than 65 facilities across North America, we offer a committed and diverse environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success.

You are our greatest strength!