Controls Engineer

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a qualified professional for the role of Controls Engineer within our corporate Process Control Center of Excellence team. This position will primarily focus on supporting and improving control systems and automation in our Corrugated manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will leverage their engineering expertise to solve problems, enhance the reliability and functionality of existing control systems, and contribute to the design and installation of new systems.

Our Team

In this role, you will travel to various mills across the US and assist with Process Control optimization strategies.

What You Will Do

• Ensure the facility's control systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.
• Provide troubleshooting and support for manufacturing operations across multiple facilities.
• Guide manufacturing operations on the selection and implementation of process control technologies.
• Design, program, modify, and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Pursue engineering solutions to resolve equipment deficiencies.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Technical/Vocational degree, or an Associate's Degree or higher.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in Process Control/Automation with a focus on PLCs, including troubleshooting, configuration, and HMI design.
• Ability to travel to facilities for onsite support (up to 40%).

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience working within a Corrugated operation.
• 5+ years of professional experience with PLCs (Rockwell, Siemens, Bosch Rexroth), Fanuc Robots.
• Hands-on programming experience and hardware management in industrial process control platforms.
• Familiarity with protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and ProfNet.
• Experience with 3-phase motor controls, 480V A/C systems, low voltage D/C systems, and Drives.
• Experience working with multiple vintages of PLC platforms.
• Understanding of Cyber Security, ISA 99, IEC 62443, the Purdue Model, and firewalls

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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