Basic Qualifications:
Electrical Engineering degree preferred or must have at least two years of industrial experience with electronics, computers, and control systems, or have equivalent technical education. An 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. An Electronic Specialist must also possess excellent communication skills as they are often working with a variety of personnel.
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.
- Install, maintain, operate, and improve the design 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.
Salary: 85k-100k 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
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Skills Required
- 2+ years industrial experience with electronics, computers, and control systems or equivalent technical education
- Solid understanding of and ability to troubleshoot electronic components and control systems
- Ability to write PLC programs
- Working knowledge of PC programs
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to work extra hours and be on-call during off hours
- Electrical Engineering degree
- Wood products experience
Boise Cascade Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boise Cascade and has not been reviewed or approved by Boise Cascade.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, administered through recognized providers. This breadth is presented as part of a comprehensive Total Rewards package and serves as a meaningful component of overall compensation.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is provided, and company materials and filings reference a longstanding baseline employer contribution with potential additional contributions for some groups. This structure signals substantial support for building retirement savings.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Annual raises are indicated for many roles, with progression often tied to performance or divisional results. These patterns point to upward pay movement for a portion of positions even as levels vary by role and location.
Boise Cascade Insights
What We Do
As a leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials, we bring people, products and services together to build strong homes, businesses and communities that stand the test of time. We have 60 locations across North America and it's truly our people and culture that sets us apart. We keep long-term relationships in mind, every day in everything that we do. To us, integrity goes beyond the structural strength of our products – it is our uncompromising commitment to do the right thing for our coworkers, customers, suppliers, investors, the environment and communities where we operate.
