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Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter • Defiance, OH, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Controls Engineer – Paper Industry (Plant Construction & Operations)

Position Overview : We're seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, and commissioning of control systems for a paper manufacturing plant—beginning in construction and continuing through ongoing operations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement PLC and HMI programs (Allen-Bradley and Siemens) for new and existing paper-machine lines
  • Configure and integrate Distributed Control Systems (DCS) specific to paper-making processes
  • Collaborate with project managers, electrical teams, and contractors to ensure on-time delivery of control solutions
  • Lead capital-project controls scope : define requirements, manage schedules, oversee budgets, and coordinate testing & start-up activities
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
  • Troubleshoot and optimize control strategies post-commissioning to maximize machine reliability and performance

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering
  • Extensive hands-on experience with DCS on paper machines (mandatory)
  • Proven PLC and HMI programming expertise with both Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms
  • Strong capital-project management background, including scope definition, scheduling, and cost control
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to guide a multidisciplinary project team
  • Prior experience in the paper manufacturing industry (required)
  • Benefits

    Why Join Us?

    Contribute to a major plant expansion in the paper industry, work on cutting-edge control technologies, and help shape long-term operations and reliability. Your expertise will directly impact our production quality and efficiency. We value deep industry knowledge and hands-on skill, so compensation will reflect your proven experience—salary discussions will be driven by expertise, not range limits.

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