Senior Process Control Engineer - WFH

Smurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. They are seeking a Senior Process Control Engineer to provide technical leadership in automation strategy, advanced process control, and mill-wide performance optimization, while also mentoring junior engineers and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategy and architecture for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and PLC platforms
• Design, implement, and optimize regulatory and advanced process control (APC) strategies
• Provide expert-level PID tuning, loop optimization, and process stability improvements
• Lead control system modernization and cybersecurity initiatives
• Develop and deploy multivariable and model-based control strategies
• Support fleet-wide standardization of control philosophies and best practices
• Leverage process data analytics to drive yield, energy, and throughput improvements
• Integrate mill systems (quality, drives, QCS, historian, etc.) for performance visibility
• Troubleshoot complex process and automation issues impacting production
• Partner with operations and maintenance to improve uptime and reliability
• Support capital projects involving automation upgrades and system expansions
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Mentor entry-level and mid-level process control engineers
• Develop training materials and documentation standards
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. Associates degree will be considered with appropriate experience
• 8+ years of experience in process control within industrial manufacturing (pulp & paper preferred)
• Strong experience with DCS platforms (Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV, ABB 800xA, Valmet DNA, or Rockwell)
• Demonstrated expertise in PID tuning, regulatory control, and advanced control strategies
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects
• Experience with Advanced Process Control (MPC, multivariable control)
• Familiarity with mill-wide optimization and digital transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of pulp, recovery, power, paper machine, or fiberline operations
• Strong data analysis and performance modeling skills