Process Controls Engineer - Corrugated (West Coast)

About the role

The Process Control Engineer will support corrugated operations across multiple manufacturing sites by providing hands-on controls engineering focused on improving line performance, stability, and reliability. This position will be home-based with regular travel to manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support controls-focused optimization efforts to improve product flow, stability, and throughput on corrugated assets
• Read, modify, test, and validate PLC and HMI control strategies to improve line behavior and reduce operator intervention (e.g., accumulation and backpressure control, sequencing and permissives, speed coordination, fault handling, and recovery after stops)
• Partner with site Operations, Process Control, IT, and Electrical & Instrumentation teams to identify improvement opportunities, develop test plans, and execute structured trials in production environments
• Support startup and commissioning of new or upgraded equipment to ensure safe operation and effective handoff to site teams
• Develop clear documentation and standard approaches so successful control improvements can be sustained and replicated across sites
• Participate in troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimization activities while building controls capability with site engineers and technicians

Requirements

• Hands-on experience supporting industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting, configuring, and modifying Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC and HMI systems
• Experience implementing and validating control changes in live production environments in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including control panels, field devices, and industrial power distribution
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering partners

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered
• Experience supporting corrugated operations, including corrugators, flexo folder gluers, rotary die cutters, and related material handling equipment
• Understanding of converting line control behavior such as accumulation/backpressure, stop/start logic, sequencing and permissives, speed coordination, and fault recovery
• Experience with VFDs, servo or motion systems, and industrial networks
• Exposure to machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, interlocks, guarding, and functional safety concepts
• Ability to document control improvements clearly so others can maintain and apply them consistently
• Interest in mentoring or supporting less experienced engineers or technicians through troubleshooting and commissioning activities

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$120K - $160K per year

Schedule

Home-based with regular travel to manufacturing facilities