Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer: Automation & Reliability

West Fraser; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with company match and additional

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser in Texas is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to support mill operations by analyzing, improving, and automating safety-critical processes. This role emphasizes equipment reliability, advanced process control, and real-time optimization to boost safety, throughput, and uptime across our lumber operations.

You will work with cross-functional teams to evaluate process variability, health of systems, and performance data, deploying model-based controls and predictive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industrial data-analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support capital projects and equipment upgrades, coordinating with vendors and internal teams.
• Facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) for downtime and efficiency loss events.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote safe work practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial data-analysis tools

Job description

West Fraser in Texas is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to support mill operations by analyzing, improving, and automating safety-critical processes. This role emphasizes equipment reliability, advanced process control, and real-time optimization to boost safety, throughput, and uptime across our lumber operations.

You will work with cross-functional teams to evaluate process variability, health of systems, and performance data, deploying model-based controls and predictive