Automation Engineer

Welcome to Cascades!

At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:

Profit sharing plan and annual flexible reimbursement program

Telemedicine, Group insurance and pension plan with company contributions

Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)

Base salary for Automation Engineer is offered up to a maximum of $120,000 USD per annum, contingent upon the candidate's qualifications and relevant professional experience At our Cascades Bear Island facility in Ashland, Virginia you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within Cascades Packaging sector as the Automation Engineer:

**This position is located 100% on-site in Ashland, Virginia and relocation assistance is offered.

Conduct inspection, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of various automation systems, including but not limited to: Valmet DNA DCS controllers, ABBVFD & controllers, Rockwell, Allen-Bradley E300 relays and ControlLogix, while proactively identifying issues to minimize downtime and ensure continuous, reliable operation and optimal performance.

Develop, program, and modify Variable Frequency Drives to improve system efficiency and adaptability for specific production requirements

Collaborate with production teams to enhance plant operational efficiency by implementing logic-based control systems, optimizing workflows, and addressing specific process challenges

Responsible for optimizing control systems through effective PID tuning to enhance system performance, stability, and response time in automated industrial processes

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all automation systems, including schematics, manuals, and standard operating procedures, to ensure clear communication and support efficient troubleshooting and future system upgrades

Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to drive efficient problem-solving and ensure successful outcomes Bring out the best in yourself!

Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission. You too, put forward your strengths:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree

Strong interest with automated industrial equipment, systems and processes

Ability to write and maintain codes with programming languages such as Ladder Logic and Functional Block Diagram is considered a strong asset

Demonstrated critical thinking skills to interpret, evaluate and analyze facts and information to support problem solving in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills, with a proactive approach and expertise in prioritizing tasks effectively

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues

Some limited national travel could be necessary for training and development

We look forward to meeting you!

About Cascades

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.

To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 70 operating units located in North America.