Process Control Engineer
Domtar · Johnsonburg, PA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Domtar (packaging) in Johnsonburg, PA.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $89k–$133k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 23 controls engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 22 other live controls postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $89k–$133k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 78%
- ✓ PLC 70%
- Root cause 35%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 30%
- Robotics 30%
- Lean 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Domtar in Johnsonburg
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Superintendent · Reliability · Supervisor
- Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
Full description from DomtarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
The Process Control Engineer will provide technical support for the needs of the business. This support includes, but is not limited to the following:
- ◆Serve as the primary support for Mill distributed control system software and hardware reliability.
- ◆Perform project software design and programming for capital and process optimization projects.
- ◆Supervise contractors and consultants to provide installation of new control equipment and modifications and reviews of existing systems.
- ◆Manage updates the electric and control system loop and elementary drawings.
- ◆Programs and maintains historical databases and assists with troubleshooting and improving mill PLC systems.
- ◆Supports mill Operations & Maintenance in troubleshooting and seeks to improve overall process controls systems.
Qualifications
- ✓Associate degree in Technical or Engineering Field with at least four years of experience related to this position, or 10 years of technical electrical experience applicable to the role.
- ✓Practical knowledge and experience with distributed control & PLC controls.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
- ✓ABB distributed control programming, hardware maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
- ✓ControlLogix programming, maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and aptitude tests.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and Twitter .
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Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The location in Johnsonburg, (Pennsylvania, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Process Control Engineer . This job is full-time permanent.
The Process Control Engineer’s responsibility is to maintain and improve the reliability of our process control systems by eliminating production limiting failures, maintaining, and improving our assets. This position reports to the Engineering Manager. The Process Control Engineer will partner with operating, maintenance, engineering, and mill leaders to optimize mill control systems.