Process Control Engineer

Job Summary The Process Control Engineer supports the design, maintenance, and optimization of automated manufacturing systems, with a focus on safety, quality, cost efficiency, and process reliability. Apply engineering principles and technical knowledge to troubleshoot control systems, support system improvements, maintain system reliability, and assist with safe implementation of control system changes. Essential Functions Systems Performance & Reliability Maintain the integrity, reliability, and performance of process control systems, plant historian, networks, and related system componentsProvide rotating 24x7 on-call support for control system hardware, software, instrumentation, and network issuesTroubleshoot control system processors, I/O subsystems, HMIs, loops, graphics, field instruments, valves, motors, and network infrastructureManage historian configurations and data collection parameters to support system performance and data availabilitySupport system upgrades, maintenance activities, backups, and reliability improvements Equipment Safety Support equipment safety assessments and risk reduction initiativesApply knowledge of applicable safety standards, including Safety Category, Safety Integrity Level (SIL), and Performance Level (PL)Review equipment designs and project documentation for alignment with established safety requirementsSupport safe equipment operation through identification and resolution of control system and equipment safety concernsSupport equipment design, installation, commissioning, and implementation activities Control Systems Engineering Design, implement, program, enhance, and support DCS, PLC, and other process control systems in accordance with established standardsDevelop and maintain control system applications, interfaces, historian integrations, and process improvementsSupport control system upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives to improve reliability and performanceAdminister process control networks, including security, backups, data protection, firewalls, servers, and software updatesTest, troubleshoot, and validate control system implementations, interfaces, version changes, and system functionality Technical Standards & Support Apply established engineering standards and procedures to control system design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshootingSupport documentation of control system configurations, technical procedures, system changes, and maintenance activitiesSupport capital projects through technical implementation, commissioning, testing, and validation activitiesSupport training and knowledge-sharing activities related to control systems, equipment, and operating proceduresCollaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and other technical teams to resolve issues and implement improvementsOther duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor's degree in electrical or instrumentation engineering or related technical field requiredLess than 2 years of relevant experience, including internshipsAbility to understand, troubleshoot, and resolve complex industrial control systems and equipment issuesKnowledge of DCS, PLC, HMI, process historian, industrial networks, and control system architectureKnowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and ability to manage or support PSM programs Physical Demands & Work Environment Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing and operational areas, including eye and hearing protection, hard hat, and steel-toed footwearWork in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, odors, temperature variations, and industrial conditionsFrequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling as required by the role Extended periods of standing, walking, and working on concrete or uneven surfacesClimbing stairs, ladders, platforms, or elevated work areas as required by the role Total Rewards Details We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off includes vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com . Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.