Controls Engineer

Valmet•Green Bay, WI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Valmet is seeking an Electrical / Automation Engineer for its North America Tissue Converting team. The position handles electrical engineering for new equipment and TIPS/MODS in converting, packaging, and folding, and reviews electrical tips and modifications from Valmet Italy. The engineer customizes hardware and software to meet customer needs while maintaining standards. The role works with sales, purchasing, customer service, technicians, suppliers, and customers to support engineering changes, parts, and installation or troubleshooting needs. It is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and may require travel to customer sites up to 25%. The position is not open to relocation or immigration sponsorship, and candidates should be available for an on-site interview. Valmet describes the work environment as challenging, innovative, fast-paced, and dynamic. The company offers a generous wage and benefits package, including a 401(k) with company match. Employment offers are contingent on a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar workplace/industry experience.
Knowledge of electrical control packages, including Rockwell and Siemens.
Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
Ability to create electrical schematics and bills of material.
Project management skills.
SAP experience or knowledge.
Self-motivated, engaged, and passionate approach.

Nice To Haves

Experience with E3, Promis, or Eplan.
Industry experience.

Responsibilities

Create job-specific electrical schematics and bills of material.
Create job-specific PLC software using Rockwell and Siemens systems, and HMI software.
Answer sales-team engineering questions about the feasibility of changes.
Support purchasing in evaluating new suppliers and brands when needed.
Support customer service with electrical replacement parts for obsolete equipment.
Support technicians in resolving software and engineering issues for tips and modifications.
Complete tips/modifications engineering activities on time, within target cost, and in accordance with promised delivery times.
Resolve electrical non-conformities identified at suppliers or in Valmet processes.
Design, engineer, and promote electrical tips and upgrades for obsolete electrical platforms.
Travel to customer sites when necessary to promote or install equipment; travel may be up to 25%.
Coordinate and participate in tips/modifications design reviews with customers.
Review electrical tips and modifications from Valmet Italy.