Process Control Engineer | DCS & Automation Innovator

Ahlstrom; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahlstrom is seeking a Process Control Engineer at their Nicolet plant in De Pere, Wisconsin. This role maintains the on-machine quality control systems within a paper manufacturing environment.

The position requires strong technical aptitude and leadership, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive improvements while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements. ISO familiarity and a passion for continuous improvement are valued.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience in maintenance, manufacturing, process control, automation or related field preferred.
• ISO certification experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong safety awareness and focus on injury prevention.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively across levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain DCS, QCS & OT systems.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of PI Vision system.
• Assist with color control system.
• Manage on-machine web inspection, quality control, and scanner systems.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, IT, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues, implement improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators, maintenance personnel, and team members on control systems.
• Support equipment maintenance down days and mill outages.
• Provide coverage for start-ups from down days and outages.
• Develop and/or manage training sessions for craftsman in maintenance related topics.
• Participate in the on-call coverage rotation.
• Ability to act as the Radiation Safety Officer for the mill.
• Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ABB

Metso

Dr. Schenk

Job description

Ahlstrom is seeking a Process Control Engineer at their Nicolet plant in De Pere, Wisconsin. This role maintains the on-machine quality control systems within a paper manufacturing environment.

The position requires strong technical aptitude and leadership, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive improvements while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements. ISO familiarity and a passion for continuous improvement are valued.