Lead Process Control Engineer - Automation & Safety

Weyerhaeuser Company; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit-increase program

Annual Incentive Program with 10% of +

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health/dental/vision

Life insurance and disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser Company seeks a Process Control/Automation Engineer for the Columbia Falls MDF facility. You will mentor electrical staff, troubleshoot issues, and drive projects that enhance safety and operational excellence.

This role reports to the Process Control Manager and requires strong leadership, planning skills, and a commitment to safe, reliable production in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Five+ years PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley/Rockwell).
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and HMI programming skills.
• Experience with VMware or virtualization software.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot VFDs.
• Experience with motion control and medium voltage distribution preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP or CMMS.
• Proficient in MS Office and networked systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Train and mentor electrical technicians with safety focus.
• Collaborate with maintenance groups including process control technicians and millwrights.
• Lead project management for electrical, power, and controls initiatives at the MDF site.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety focus

Planning

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Wonderware

FactoryTalk View SE

VMware

SAP

CMMS (e.g., SAP CMMS)

Job description

Weyerhaeuser Company seeks a Process Control/Automation Engineer for the Columbia Falls MDF facility. You will mentor electrical staff, troubleshoot issues, and drive projects that enhance safety and operational excellence.

This role reports to the Process Control Manager and requires strong leadership, planning skills, and a commitment to safe, reliable production in an industrial setting.