Staff Eng, Process Control

Smurfit Westrock Company

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical or Chemical preferred)
  • 7+ years' experience in process control or automation, preferably in large-scale upgrades
  • Direct experience with Honeywell, Delta V or Metso/Valmet DCS platforms is advantageous
  • Team-oriented with the ability to build effective relationships across disciplines
  • Basic knowledge of networks, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and relevant software
  • Self-driven with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • Alignment with company values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence

Responsibilities

  • Install and configure DCS/PLC network hardware and software; troubleshoot networked device issues
  • Administer control system network; monitor application performance and run security procedures
  • Collaborate with operations and maintenance to resolve production issues and enhance process improvement
  • Manage special projects as directed by the Process Control Group Leader
  • Develop and execute control systems upgrade plans, accommodating legacy DCS/PLC systems
  • Conduct ongoing capital planning to ensure control systems reliability
  • Serve as liaison between mill and corporate groups for secure connectivity,

Benefits

  • Corporate culture fostering integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities
  • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with match
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts
  • Commitment to sustainability, safety, and inclusion as core business drivers
Full Job Description
General Information

Job ID

ATR63462

Posting Job Title

Process Control Engineer

Locations

TX Evadale

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

30-Jun-2026

Relocation Support

Yes

Position: Process Control Engineer

Job Code: MEPCP4 + Staff Eng, Process Control

Location: Evadale, TX

The Opportunity:

The Staff Engineer, Process Control, functions as an integral team member and leader in the Process Control Systems Support Group for Evadale Mill. Position reports to the Manager Process Control and is part or the Production Services support for the mill. Responsibilities include delivering and maintaining reliability of the facility's process control system. In this role, you will serve as a project technical lead in the development, installation, integration, implementation, maintenance and administration of Evadale's distributed process control system's hardware, software, and networks. Your performance will directly impact safety/environmental, quality, cost, and productivity results in assigned process areas.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Primary technical responsibilities include:

  • Install and configure DCS/PLC network hardware, software and peripheral equipment; troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve server and control system networked devices hardware and software issues.
  • Perform facility Control System network administration functions; monitor and add applications, users and devices; run server security procedures and capacity reports.
  • Work directly with operations, maintenance and control suppliers to trouble shoot daily production issues, resolve long term stability issues, and establish work procedures to sustain process improvement.
  • Work on special projects as directed by Process Control Group Leader.


Related responsibilities include:

  • Evolve and execute mill wide control systems upgrade plans while sustaining legacy DCS/PLC system hardware and all supporting software.
  • On-going facility capital planning focused on sustaining control systems reliability and upgrade needs.
  • Work closely with Operations, Maintenance and other Process Control Engineers to understand and address specific process areas' control systems challenges and opportunities.
  • Deliver and sustain tools required to efficiently insure control system health and control optimization.
  • Liaison to mill and corporate EIS/MES groups to insure reliable and secure connectivity between Control Systems and business systems.
  • Responsible for conducting business with integrity and respect, being accountable, and actively pursuing excellence to help achieve Smurfit WestRock's Path to One goal.
  • Position requires less than 10% travel.


What you need to succeed:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical or Chemical disciplines preferred)
  • 7+ years' experience in process control, QCS or other automation experience to include large-scale upgrades. Paper Industry experience is a plus but is not required.
  • Direct experience with Honeywell, Delta V or Metso/Valmet DCS platforms, and associated configuration is a plus.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and establish effective working relationships with various disciplines in the mill.
  • Basic knowledge of networks, switches, PCs, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and knowledge of various computer software
  • Self-driven, strong work ethic, positive attitude
  • Aligned with our company values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence.


What we offer:

  • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
  • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
  • Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.


Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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