Process Control Engineer Technician

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Ahlstrom is seeking a Process Control Engineer Technician at the Nicolet plant in De Pere Wisconsin. This position has responsibility for aiding in the day-to-day troubleshooting of process control / quality control issues execution of corrective actions and management of 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 craftsman in maintenance related topics
• Must follow Ahlstroms manufacturing and hygiene processes procedures and policies as applicable to the positions areas of responsibility in order to meet and maintain the safety quality and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Bachelors 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 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 maintenances teams in performing upgrades and troubleshooting issues to support continuous improvement efforts
• 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

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age non-disqualifying disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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 7000 people.

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