Automation Technician

Company Overview

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the company operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada, offering real opportunities for career success and community impact.

The Automation Technician is responsible for supporting and enhancing industrial automation systems across U.S. manufacturing facilities. Core tasks include programming and troubleshooting PLCs, SCADA, and other automated equipment; updating firmware; executing system modifications; guiding contractors; contributing to cybersecurity initiatives; and conducting site visits for wiring and maintenance. The role is newly created, remote‑based, ideally located along the I‑5 corridor between Tacoma, Washington and Eugene, Oregon, with up to 35% travel to U.S. and Canadian plants and an occasional remote on‑call rotation.

• Program PLC, SCADA, and HMI (primarily Rockwell products)
• Troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, VFD, instruments, and network components
• Support operations and sequence modifications, including recipes
• Assist engineering during process modifications
• Travel to facilities to assess equipment, modify systems, or calibrate instruments
• Plan and guide contractors during system modifications
• Participate in continuous improvement of networks and cybersecurity
• Stay informed of new products and incorporate continuous improvement
• Plan system migrations and work to reduce shutdowns
• Migrate systems and update firmware

• Pole classing system
• Cybersecurity system deployment
• Complete SCADA migration

• Five or more years of manufacturing automation experience
• Programming knowledge with LADDER, FONCTION BLOCK, and SFC
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent knowledge of industrial processes
• Ability to read and understand P&
• SQL knowledge (a plus)
• Knowledge of wood products industry processes (a plus)
• Valid passport for travel to Canada

• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Dental, vision, life, AD&D, long‑term disability, and employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) plan with generous company match (150% on first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled.