Process Control Engineer in Wisconsin, Virginia or South Carolina ST

Process Control Engineer in Wisconsin, Virginia or South Carolina, USA - ST

• Full-time

The company has facilities in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, Franklin Virginia and Duluth, Minnesota. The company operates five tissue machines and produces bath tissue, paper towels, and napkin parent rolls primarily for the Away-from-Home segment of the North American tissue market.

The companyLLC is seeking a highly skilled Process Control Engineer to join our team and play acritical role in supporting and advancing our tissue production operations. The ideal candidate willbring deep expertise in process control systems, particularly Valmet DCS, with proven ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and program both legacy and modern control architectures. Experience with Quality Control Systems (QCS) and other DCS platforms such as ABB or Honeywellarestrongly desired.

This role ensures the mill runs safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards through effective control system design, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Quality Control Systems (QCS)—both legacy and current—to ensure reliable and efficient mill operations.

Design, implement, and refine control loops using ABB and Valmet platforms, ensuringstable and consistent process performance.

Support and maintain older control systems, ensuring continued operation while preparing for future modernization.

Lead and execute DCS/QCS upgrade projects, integrating new technologies with existing infrastructure for improved performance and sustainability.

Serve as the go-to expert for process control issues. Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.

Maintain up-to-date documentation for system configurations, code changes, and maintenance activities. Ensure all control systems comply with industry safety standard sand regulatory requirements.

Identify opportunities to enhance system reliability, reduce downtime, and improve product quality through process automation and control strategies.

Train and mentor operations staff, technicians, and junior engineers on control systemusage, troubleshooting, and best practices.

Numberof Job positions available:1foreachposition
Job Type:Full Time/salaried.
Starting Salary:

The proposed salary range is $65,000–$70,000.

Workweek:

Standard officehoursaretypicallyfrom7:00 AMto3:30 PM,Monday through Friday;however,thesehoursmayvarydependingonthespecificlocationandthelevelofsupportorissuesthatariseatthemill.

PPE:

Personal Protection Equipment will be provided by the company at no cost.

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience with process control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Valmet DCS systems (required).
• Experience with QCS platforms (e.g., Valmet, ABB) and their integration with DCS systems.
• Proficiency in Valmet control loop programming; experience with ABB, Honeywellorother DCS platforms is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage legacy system platforms and drive system upgrade initiatives.
• Solid understanding of control theory, instrumentation, and automation best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with a proactive mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally.

• Previous experience in a tissue or paper mill environment.
• Experience with PLC systems, and other industrial control platforms.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles in industrial control systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation Engineering,or related field.

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