Automation Technician - #1415104

ARAUCO - North America


Date: 6 hours ago
City: Albany, OR
Contract type: Full time
Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Duraflake team as an Automation and Process Control Specialist!

Are you passionate about solving complex problems related to instrumentation and process control equipment? Do you have a knack for developing and commissioning technical systems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

What We Are Looking For

  • Oregon LME Electrical License or ability to acquire within 3-6 months.
  • 2- or 4-year degree from a technical school in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the maintenance of an automated manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and electrical/mechanical systems.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). SAP and SCADA experience is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

  • An attractive compensation package with either bonus or profit/gain sharing eligibility for every role
  • Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
  • Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
  • Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

In This Role, You Would

  • Develop and design mid-level projects, including Sub-PLC upgrades and initiatives.
  • Lead the design of automation and process control systems, including PCs, PLCs, AC/DC drives, and controllers.
  • Maintain and support process communications infrastructure (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet, etc.).
  • Perform modifications of PLC automation programs and Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications to achieve stability and optimization goals.
  • Provide timely resolution and troubleshooting of technical issues related to instrumentation and automation control systems.
  • Promote safe work practices and teamwork, actively participating in our safety program.

About Us: At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations.

 Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time.

Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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