Process Control Engineer

About the role

Process Control Engineer at Ahlstrom’s Nicolet plant in De Pere, Wisconsin. This position is responsible for maintaining the on‑machine quality control systems within a paper manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain DCS, QCS & OT systems.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of the PI Vision system.
• Assist with the 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 craftspeople in maintenance‑related topics.
• Participate in the on‑call coverage rotation.
• Act as the Radiation Safety Officer for the mill.
• Follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures, and policies to meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, Computer Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience in maintenance, manufacturing, process control, automation, or a related field (preferred).
• ISO certification experience (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with ABB, Metso, and Dr. Schenk systems (preferred).
• High safety awareness and focus on injury prevention.
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem‑solving abilities.
• Quality mindset with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Effective communication with people at all organizational levels.
• Ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams to achieve results on‑time and within budget.
• Project management and problem‑solving skills.

About Ahlstrom

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Its purpose is to “Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World.” The company serves the Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, Protective Materials, and Performance Materials segments, employing roughly 7,000 people worldwide.