**Date:** Jan 19, 2026 **Location:** Arauco, BI, Chile, 4360000 **Company:** Arauco ***PLC Engineer - L2*** ***At ARAUCO, we recognize each person in their individuality and diversity. We believe that each person’s contribution is unique, and that teams become enriched when they integrate different perspectives and capabilities. We consider inclusion and diversity as fundamental aspects for meeting present and future challenges.*** **ARAUCO** is seeking professionals with a background in **Civil Engineering or Electrical/Electronics Engineering**, to work as a **PLC Engineer** at the **Arauco Pulp Plant, L2**. **What is the purpose of this position?** Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of the plant’s programmable logic controllers (PLCs) through planning, execution, and control of maintenance activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational support. Contribute to the stability and optimization of production processes, aligned with the company’s safety, quality, and efficiency objectives. **What will you do?** **During PGP Planning and Execution** * Plan PLC system maintenance activities. * Develop and maintain preventive maintenance plans in SAP. * Create and keep technical locations, bill of materials (BOM), and inspection routes up to date. * Prepare technical specifications, work instructions, and guidelines. * Identify system vulnerabilities and propose improvement projects. * Participate in tenders and technical reviews. * Review external contractors’ work plans and ensure their proper execution. * Manage notifications, work orders, and purchase requests in SAP. * Coordinate internal risk mitigation projects. * Participate in root cause analyses (RCA). **During Plant Operations** * Ensure stable PLC system operation by reviewing diagnostics and taking corrective actions. * Monitor controllers, servers, and operator workstations. * Analyze alarms, trends, and process variability. * Support NATs in loop tuning and troubleshooting. * Develop new logic, loops, and HMI screens. * Keep the programming standard updated. * Conduct periodic field inspections and manage findings. * Perform database backups. * Propose and implement automation projects. * Participate in alarm management and root cause analysis. **What do you need to apply?** * Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical/Electronics Engineering. * Master of Business Administration (MBA) and/or Master’s in Management and/or Asset Reliability (desirable). * Knowledge of ABB’s 800xA and/or DeltaV distributed control systems (DCS) (desirable). * Intermediate spoken and written English. * Knowledge of administrative information systems (e.g., SAP). * Intermediate Microsoft Office skills. * **Specialty Requirements:** + Knowledge of operation and maintenance of Siemens and Rockwell PLC-based automatic control systems; knowledge of OT networks. + Knowledge of the Windows operating system. + Experience in loop programming and advanced control strategies. + Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control networks. ***At ARAUCO, we work every day to develop renewable forest-based products that improve people’s lives—a mission that challenges us to build committed, enthusiastic, and creative teams. We are a global company with over 50 years of history, operating and serving customers across multiple countries, united by a shared organizational culture. Therefore, we strive to foster the necessary conditions to attract and develop talent within work environments grounded in respect, collaboration, and ongoing communication.***