CPB Process Controls Engineer

Job Summary                                                                                                                                               

The Process Controls Engineer will support the Electrical Engineer in safely leading the Automation Department in continual progress in all process controls engineering aspects of Arauco.

The Carolina Particleboard mill is a 24/7 manufacturing operation.  The Process Controls Engineer position is a M-F Day shift role; however, this position must have the ability to support occasional off-shift employee and business needs and participate in Weekend On-Call rotation.

Direct Reports / Supervisory Responsibilities                                                                                           

This position does not have direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities                                                                                                                            

• Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
• Design, implement, maintain, and improve control instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Assist with installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and plant requirements.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Assist and train team members and other plant employees as necessary.
• Assist in project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
• Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
• Develop skills in specific control disciplines such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), variable frequency drives (VFD), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).
• Maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot controls systems, including PLC, VFD, HMI, and networking systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities                                                                                                 

• Minimum two (2) year Technical Degree or at least two years industrial electricity experience (both power and control circuits) required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs required.
• Problem solving of controls related issues.
• Basic Industrial Communication Skills (ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet) preferred.
• Basic IT and networking skill preferred.
• Two years' experience (or educational equivalent) with PLC / DCS / HMI Programming and configuration.
• At least six months of experience leading projects that require a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Must place safety as the first priority and demonstrate safe working behaviors at all times
• Requires a strong sense of accuracy and attention to details while managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be comfortable moving throughout large manufacturing environment with multiple buildings

About Us: At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations. 

 Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time. 

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Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.