Process Automation & Digitalization Engineer

Overview

Design, program, and maintain automation & digital systems for manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• plc programming
• scada integration
• hmi configuration
• vfd control
• industrial networks
• ot security

Tasks

-Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvements in safety, product quality, equipment availability, productivity, and cost efficiency across manufacturing operations. -Advanced Control Strategies: Implement and tune basic and advanced control strategies to improve process stability and efficiency. -Controls Engineering: Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC platforms including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Emerson, Siemens, and others. Configure HMI systems and SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, Aveva/Wonderware, Ignition or similar). -Assess & Standardize: Evaluate existing PLC/HMI/SCADA systems and industrial networks; define and implement standard architectures, code libraries, and best practices. -SCADA/MES/Data Integration: Design, configure, and deploy SCADA, MES, and historian solutions; support data integration between plant-floor systems and enterprise platforms to improve OEE and operational visibility. -Drives & Motion Control: Configure and support VFDs and servo systems, including parameterization and integration with PLCs. -Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support daily plant operations, maintenance activities, and capital project execution. -Communication & Coordination: Maintain clear, consistent communication with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and IT/OT to ensure alignment and transparency. -OT Asset Management: Ensure all operational technology (OT) devices are properly maintained, patched, backed up, and maintain asset inventory system, with robust data redundancy strategies in place. -Industrial Networks & OT Security: Collaborate on secure, reliable industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, managed switches, VLANs, Firewalls) in partnership with IT/OT teams. -Root Cause Analysis & Reliability: Troubleshoot control systems and equipment issues, and implement long-term, sustainable solutions to eliminate recurring problems. -Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation, backups, revision control, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and corporate standards. -Site Support & Coaching: Provide on-site troubleshooting, implement standards, and coach local maintenance/controls personnel on best practices. -Project Execution: Lead or support automation and modernization projects from concept through commissioning, including requirements, functional specs, vendor coordination, FAT/SAT, and site start-ups.

Requirements

• plc programming
• scada
• industrial networking
• industry 4.0
• bachelor's
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Excellent communication and collaboration skills. -Data historians and MES integration with ERP systems. -PLC programmig and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Emerson). -Advanced control strategies and Industry 4.0 concepts (IIoT, predictive maintenance). -Experience: Minimum 5 years in process control, automation, or digital transformation within manufacturing (forest products preferred). -Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline. -Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, VLANs, firewalls) and OT security principles. -Process Knowledge: -VFDs and motion control systems. -Willingness to travel up to 50%. -PID control, instrumentation, and sensor technologies. -Data analytics and digitalization tools for manufacturing. -HMI/SCADA configuration (FactoryTalk, Aveva/Wonderware, Ignition). -Strong problem-solving and analytical ability. -Adaptability to emerging technologies and continuous improvement mindset.

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