Automation Engineer - Remote

Georgia Pacific; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the paper and forest products industry is seeking an Automation Engineer for their Plywood Division. This remote role involves hands-on technical work, project support, and talent development across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in automation systems and project management, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement. The position requires extensive travel and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience managing automation and capital projects over $2M.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robots and control system design.

Responsibilities

• Ensure automation systems operate reliably and efficiently.
• Support troubleshooting of PLCs and manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate Root Cause Failure Analysis.

Skills

Project Management

Automation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs

AutoCAD

MS Office

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Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, LLC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Automation Engineer for the Plywood Division. This position combines hands-on technical work, project support, talent development, and coaching in electrical and controls skills across mills. Responsibilities include electrical and control systems for 7 plywood manufacturing facilities in East Texas, Arkansas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Georgia.

The role can be located remotely in the Southeast US, near one or more Plywood locations, with travel 75%+.

• Relocation available*
• Company vehicle provided*

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific creates value through resource efficiency, providing innovative, environmentally and socially responsible products. It is part of Koch Industries, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.

The ideal candidate will be based in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, or east Texas.

What You Will Do

• Provide safety leadership and promote continuous improvement culture.
• Ensure automation systems operate reliably, efficiently, and safely.
• Support troubleshooting of PLCs, vision systems, electrical distribution, robotics, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop controls capabilities through training and mentoring.
• Identify opportunities for value creation (capital and non-capital).
• Assist with capital project implementation.
• Facilitate Root Cause Failure Analysis.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience managing automation and capital projects (budgets >$2M).
• Experience managing multi-site projects and teams.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs, industrial robots, servo drives, and control system design.
• Willing to travel up to 75%.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Advanced skills in PLCs, drives, PCs, networks, and industrial robots (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc).
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience with automation troubleshooting and electrical safety (NFPA 70e).
• Ability to analyze manufacturing problems and implement control/mechanical solutions.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and related tools.
• Experience in lumber or wood products is a plus.

Salary range: $130,000 - $150,000/year, with variable pay options.

At Koch companies, we value diversity and are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

About Georgia-Pacific: Leading manufacturer with over 30,000 employees, committed to innovation and sustainability.

Our Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and more. Eligibility varies by region.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Some roles require passing a drug test; we use E-Verify.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Paper and Forest Products