Papermill Automation Controls Engineer (AB PLC)

Movement Search & Delivery; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search & Delivery seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to support automation, controls, and electrical systems in a high-volume papermill environment.

You will troubleshoot, program, and maintain plant control systems, collaborating with electrical, maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to drive reliability and efficiency. Strong Allen-Bradley PLC experience is essential, with papermill manufacturing exposure highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field; equivalent hands-on experience may be considered.
• Must have significant Allen-Bradley PLC experience.
• Experience with ControlLogix and/or CompactLogix.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, PLC programming, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial networks.
• Ability to troubleshoot controls and electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with maintenance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Support and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms.
• Troubleshoot HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, networks, and industrial control systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, process efficiency, and automation.
• Develop and modify PLC logic, HMI screens, control sequences, and system documentation.
• Provide hands-on controls support to maintenance and production teams.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during equipment downtime and production interruptions.
• Support installation, commissioning, startup, and integration of new equipment and automation systems.
• Work with engineering and maintenance teams on capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including PLC programs, electrical drawings, control system documentation, and backups.
• Follow plant safety standards and electrical/controls best practices.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

HMIs

VFDs

industrial networks

PLC programming

problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Controls Engineering / Automation

Tools

FactoryTalk

Job description

Movement Search & Delivery seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to support automation, controls, and electrical systems in a high-volume papermill environment.

You will troubleshoot, program, and maintain plant control systems, collaborating with electrical, maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to drive reliability and efficiency. Strong Allen-Bradley PLC experience is essential, with papermill manufacturing exposure highly valued.