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Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical Controls Engineer

Mativ

Stevens Point, WI • On-site

$77K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Mativ rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer
Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.
Location: Whiting Mill
Description:
The Electrical Controls Engineer will design, implement, and maintain control systems for paper mill operations to ensure optimal efficiency, quality and safety. This role focuses on automation, instrumentation, and process optimization across paper machine and converting operations. The successful candidate will be required to work on site at the Whiting Mill in Stevens Point, WI.
Responsibilities:
  • Keep environmental and employee safety top-of-mind in the completion of all tasks.
  • Configure and maintain PLCs and HMI systems for paper mill processes.
  • Develop and update control logic for stock preparation, paper machines, and converting lines.
  • Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot sensors, actuators, and process instruments (e.g., flow, pressure, temperature, level).
  • Provide engineering support to assist in the maximization of asset TPD, Yield, Uptime, and COM targets.
  • Analyze production data to improve machine efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
  • Implement advanced control strategies for consistency control, basis weight, moisture, and tension.
  • Provide technical support during equipment failures and process upsets.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations teams to resolve control-related issues.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of control systems and modifications.
  • Development and execute capital projects to support strategic initiatives, reduce costs, and sustain and improve operations from a safety, reliability and environmental standpoint.
  • Abide by the spirit of all identified industry safety guidelines, mandates, regulations, and laws.
  • Manage third party engineering as needed to expedite project initiatives.
  • Assist in the development and management of the 5-year capital plan for the Whiting facility.
  • Plan and execute annual mill shutdowns so activities are impactful and remain in budget.
  • Support the develop the technical skills of our Electrical and Instrumentation team members.
  • Support the develop the technical skills of others in the Engineering group.
  • Incorporate energy and cost effectiveness into the design of all equipment additions and modifications.
  • Project Management\Project Engineering

  1. Scope\charter development

  1. Cost estimation\tracking\documentation

  1. Design using in house and external resources

  1. Startup\commissioning.

  • Mill Support

  1. Participate in Mill Weekend Maintenance rotation

  1. Be on call for troubleshooting assistance

Qualifications:
Required
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in PLC/DCS programming (Rockwell\Allen-Bradley Controllogix).
  • Proficiency with Rockwell\Allen-Bradley PowerFlex AC and DC drives.
  • Proficiency with Rockwell\Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View Studio and Panelview Plus hardware.
  • Knowledge of industrial networking and control system cybersecurity.
  • Must be able to wear required PPE when needed, and travel through the facility to perform tasks in areas that are hot and humid. This may require climbing stairs or ladders.

Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation or Engineering field.
  • Experience in pulp and paper manufacturing, to include familiarity with paper mill processes and quality control systems.
  • Knowledge of AutoCad Electrical a plus.
  • Oracle knowledge a plus.
  • Preferred Certifications: ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) or similar.

COMPETENCIES:
  • Exercise strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain concepts to a varied audience when required.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

WHAT WE OFFER
Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.
ABOUT MATIV
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

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