Process Controls Engineer

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Controls Engineer for our Neenah Technical Center R&D operations team. In this role, you will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations to support pilot plant equipment.

About the Team

The Neenah Technical Center is the central site for research, development, and lab services for Georgia-Pacific’s North American Consumer Products business. Our consumer brands include Quilted Northern® and Angel Soft® bath tissue, Brawny® paper towels, Dixie® plates and bowls, and many others. We also produce products such as enMotion® towels and dispensers, as well as Smart Stock® cutlery dispensers for commercial markets. Many store-brand products at your favorite retailers are also ours.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects, troubleshoot equipment, program and tune loops in Experion DCS/QCS, program ControlLogix PLC, troubleshoot and commission VFDs.
• Create and maintain electrical documentation using AutoCAD and Vault.
• Support areas of the R&D facility as needed (papermaking, converting, and facilities).
• Assist with instrumentation inspection, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, and spare parts inventory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar engineering/technical degree.
• 3+ years of experience in process controls, automation, or industrial systems.
• Experience with DCS and PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial communication networks.
• Experience working with instrumentation, process control principles, and manufacturing systems.
• Troubleshooting, analyzing, and problem-solving experience in a manufacturing environment.
• AutoCAD experience.

Skills That Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with QCS (Quality Control System).
• Experience in papermaking, tissue manufacturing, converting, coatings, or related industries.
• Programming and troubleshooting Honeywell Experion DCS.
• Programming and troubleshooting Rockwell PLC and HMI.
• Troubleshooting VFDs and motor starters.
• Troubleshooting steam systems.
• Troubleshooting burner systems.
• Experience with process network and server management.

Schedule

Typical operation is weekdays, day shift only. This role typically does not require on-call, weekends, nights, or travel.

Pay

Compensation is determined by available market data, considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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. Our benefits plan includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation/time off.
• Educational assistance.
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply).

About Us

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and more, Georgia-Pacific meets evolving customer needs worldwide with quality products. We operate one of the largest recycling businesses and employ over 30,000 people in over 150 locations. Employees are empowered to innovate daily to improve everyday products.