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Senior Electronics Specialist/PLC

Boise Cascade default
Elgin, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026

Qualifications Overview: 

Electrical Engineering degree preferred or must have at least 5-7 years of industrial experience with electronics, computers, and control systems, or have equivalent technical education. A Senior Electronic Specialist must have a solid understanding of and ability to troubleshoot electronic components and control systems. Additionally, they must be able to write PLC programs and have a working knowledge of PC programs. Senior Electronic Specialists often work with a variety of personnel and therefore, must also possess excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain knowledge as a subject matter expert in electrical engineering as well as proactively develop skills to meet future technology advancements.
  • Communicate and collaborate with production teams, administrative personnel, and vendors in order to troubleshoot problems and generate solutions.
  • Write PLC programs and troubleshoot electrical systems to meet production demands.
  • Advocate solutions and provide guidance for process control and total quality. 
  • Improve the design, installation, maintenance and operation of all types of control devices and electronic accessories.
  • Work with computers, programmable logic controllers, electronic control devices, scanners and miscellaneous peripherals that support mill production.
  • Train other personnel in electronic troubleshooting. 
  • This role requires working extra hours as necessary and being on-call during off hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Wood Products experience a plus.
  • Prior lead or supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes and reduce costs

Salary Range:

$80k-$120k DOE

About Boise Cascade:

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. And we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Our Benefits:

  • Medical Prescription Drug
  • Dental Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare Dependent Care)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
  • Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
  • Paid Holidays (10 per year)
  • Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
  • Life Insurance

Salary : $80 - $120

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