Process Control Engineer Technician

About the Role

Ahlstrom is seeking a Process Control Engineer Technician at the Nicolet plant in De Pere, Wisconsin. This position is responsible for aiding in the day-to-day troubleshooting of process control/quality control issues, executing corrective actions, and managing capital and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Configure, program, and maintain PLC, DCS, electrical Drives, and HMI systems to support reliable plant operations.
• Tune control loops (including PID loops) and develop advanced control strategies to reduce operational variability, improve efficiency, and increase production output.
• Assist with capital projects, system upgrades, equipment installations, commissioning, and startup activities by providing technical expertise and control system support.
• Diagnose instrumentation, electrical, and automation failures; perform root cause analysis; and support corrective actions that improve plant reliability and uptime.
• Ensure control systems, instrumentation, and automation practices comply with safety standards, environmental requirements, company procedures, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain accurate control system documentation, including logic diagrams, loop sheets, wiring drawings, configuration records, and change management documentation.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, IT, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues, implement improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the on-call coverage rotation.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators, maintenance personnel, and team members on control systems, instrumentation, and automation-related processes.
• Provide coverage for start-ups from down days and outages.
• Maintain quality control, scanner, and web inspection systems.
• Assist in maintaining power distribution and environmental compliance systems.
• Develop and/or manage training sessions for craftsmen in maintenance-related topics.
• Follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures, and policies to meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred; E&I Journeyman status and/or equivalent related experience will also be considered.
• Experience in maintenance, manufacturing, process control, automation, or a related field preferred.
• High safety awareness and focus on injury prevention.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Quality mindset with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to coordinate operations and maintenance teams in performing upgrades and troubleshooting issues.
• Project management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• ABB and Rockwell Automation platform experience preferred.

About Us

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion, and we employ some 7,000 people.