Controls Engineer

Job Title: Process Control Engineer

Reports To: Production Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

The Process Control Engineer provides day-to-day technical support for mill DCS/QCS (ABB) and PLCs, including motor controls, drives, instrumentation, HMI development, and other associated interfaces. The Controls Engineer will provide process control engineering support for ongoing and new operations, control system configuration and monitoring, and functional implementation and start-up of controls strategies in a world-class Linerboard facility. This role involves solving complex process control problems, leading process control-oriented capital projects, and collaborating with New-Indy’s Enterprise IT/OT Teams to support OT network standardization, governance, and controls to enhance cybersecurity and resilience. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in industrial automation (ICS) with a strong background in DCS/QCS and PLC systems, a solid understanding of industrial communication protocols, and the ability to troubleshoot control system issues independently, preferably with experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry – containerboard.

• Ensure all aspects of process controller system management (DCS/QCS, PLC, etc.) follow mill and enterprise IT/OT standards, including policies, controls, SOPs, system backups, documentation, and change management protocols.
• Develop and implement automation control enhancements in collaboration with Production Manager, Shift Coordinators, and Operators to improve production, quality, reliability, and cost reductions.
• Provide process controls support for ongoing and new operations; act as system technical support for maintenance and operations personnel in control-related problems.
• Develop operator interfaces to promote efficient operation, effective alarm management, and improved process monitoring.
• Interface with electrical, PLC, and Machine Drive specialists for a holistic approach to process control.
• Support the development of E&I technicians and/or engineers.
• Assist areas with daily troubleshooting, data gathering, and analysis of available process information including controls hardware for mill control systems.
• Create controls system documentation such as control schematics, operational narratives, loop sheets, software backup requirements, and troubleshooting SOPs.
• Assist with development of Capital Appropriation Requests in collaboration with the Enterprise OT Solutions Team.
• Specify DCS/QCS and other process control equipment to meet applicable industry and regulatory standards and protocols in production areas in alignment with the Enterprise OT Solutions Team.
• Support training and usage of data historian management system (Pi).
• Provide technical support for process design functions by preparing standards, equipment specifications, and verification of compliance with codes and sound design principles.
• Serve as DCS/QCS & controls engineering mill-representative on capital projects, including testing and startup assistance.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel; sit at a desk or drive a car; type on a computer keyboard; walk within the office and in a large manufacturing facility; reach with hands and arms; vision must include close, distance, color, peripheral vision and depth perception; talk or hear; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• The work environment may be quiet in the office and loud in manufacturing areas (80+dB).
• Regular exposure to loud, moving mechanical parts and equipment; may be exposed to wet, hot and/or humid conditions; occasionally exposed to high places, fumes or airborne particles; vibrations.

• No license requirement.
• B.S. in Electrical or Chemical engineering or technical discipline.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in a related position with two (2) years in a process industry.
• Must be familiar with DCS/QCS standards and protocols.
• Proven experience with ABB 800xA; experience with Honeywell Experion or Emerson DeltaV would be valuable additions.
• Proven experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell, GE, or Siemens PLCs preferred.
• Experience with all phases of automation project implementation.
• Technical knowledge of communication methods such as OPC, Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP and Serial.
• Functional experience with all components of an instrument-based control loop.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to balance priorities to meet short- and long-term objectives; continuous learning mindset.

Pay Transparency: The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $115,000 to $125,000. New-Indy provides benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO. This compensation information is a good faith estimate based on location and experience.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Paper & Forest Products

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