Automation Controls Engineer PLC, HMI & Drives

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an Automation Controls Specialist in Olympia, WA to ensure reliable operation of automation and control systems across the plant. You will own control projects, program PLCs, configure HMIs and VFDs, and lead integration of automation hardware and software for corrugated production.

The role requires hands-on design and testing of control systems, with a focus on reliability and safety, while training team members and collaborating with maintenance and operations.”

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Process Control or Automation Technology and 3+ years in industrial instrumentation, PLC programming and/or automation & controls in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting process and analytical instrumentation, PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and major brand controllers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation of all automation and control systems and understand process control loops and systems.
• Take ownership of assigned control engineering projects and lead related activities.
• Perform PLC programming and set up HMIs, VFDs, controllers, and related components.
• Conduct automation engineering and design tasks and test/commission control systems.
• Train internal staff to operate and maintain systems and reduce downtime by addressing issues promptly.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

PLC programming

Automation controls

HMI and VFDs

Education

Associate degree in Process Control or Automation Technology

Tools

Rexroth

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Schneider Electric

Eaton

ABB

Lenze

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an Automation Controls Specialist in Olympia, WA to ensure reliable operation of automation and control systems across the plant. You will own control projects, program PLCs, configure HMIs and VFDs, and lead integration of automation hardware and software for corrugated production.

The role requires hands-on design and testing of control systems, with a focus on reliability and safety, while training team members and collaborating with maintenance and operations.”