Kadant Johnson is seeking a results-driven and hands-on colleague to join our team as a
Senior Process and Controls Specialist to support the corrugated packaging industry. This role
is based out of Three Rivers, Michigan.
The Senior Process and Controls Specialist is responsible for the application, development,
project management, commissioning, and troubleshooting of industrial automation and
control systems used in the corrugated packaging industry. This role will execute and manage
control projects to achieve the technical and financial goals of the project by:
Additional responsibilities will include providing follow-up technical support and service for
control system projects, engaging in technical and commercial activities, supporting the
development of Kadant Johnson’s proprietary control systems, and providing sales support
industrial control systems offerings.
The preferred candidate for this position will have a bachelors degree in mechanical
engineering, computer science engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline; have
a minimum of five years experience in industrial processes; and experience in designing,
maintaining, and optimizing process control systems. In addition, the candidate will have the
ability to program using Visual Basic and familiary with DCS architecture and HMI interfaces,
have to be capable of working independently, and must be innovative and self-motivated. The
candidate should also be willing and able to travel up to 50-75% to customer sites is required,
including some weekends and occasional holidays.
The successful candidate will have high technical competence and analytical ability, be able to
identify significant problems and opportunities, communicate effectively, seek out and sieze
opportunities, go beyond the normal call-of-duty, find ways to surmount barriers, be
resourceful and action-oriented, and show bias for action (can-do and do-it-now attitude).
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