Process Control Engineer

Georgia Pacific; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific’s Dixie facility in Darlington, SC is seeking a Process Control Engineer to advance safety, reliability, and performance of our 24/7 manufacturing operations. You will apply your controls, automation, and electrical engineering expertise to solve complex problems, support production, and implement sustainable improvements across our converting operations.

This hands-on, on-site role partners with operations, maintenance, engineering, and E&I teams to troubleshoot issues, improve

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and control documentation.
• Experience collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and support for PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, instrumentation, safety systems, and networks to improve uptime.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, E&I, and leadership teams to diagnose issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Evaluate existing control systems, identify gaps, and recommend practical improvements.
• Support startup, commissioning, debugging, and stabilization of new or upgraded equipment.
• Maintain accurate control system documentation, backups, and drawings.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership

Documentation

Tools

Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley

Siemens PLC/HMI

AutoCAD/CAD schematics

VFDs/Servo systems

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Dixie facility in Darlington, SC is seeking a Process Control Engineer to help advance the safety, reliability, and performance of our manufacturing operations. In this hands‑on, on‑site role, you will apply your controls, automation, and electrical engineering expertise to solve complex problems, support production, and implement sustainable improvements across our converting operations.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys being close to the work—partnering directly with operations, maintenance, engineering, and E&I teams to troubleshoot issues, improve equipment performance, and support startup and commissioning activities. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, drives, industrial robots, instrumentation, machine safety systems, industrial networks, and related electrical and automation systems that keep a 24/7 manufacturing environment running effectively.

Our Team

You will be part of the Dixie team at the Darlington manufacturing facility, working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, E&I, and leadership partners who are focused on safe, reliable, and efficient production. This is a collaborative environment where technical expertise, ownership, and contribution to the broader facility matter. The team values individuals who build productive relationships, work across boundaries, and are motivated by helping the site succeed.

What You Will Do

• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and technical support for PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, instrumentation, safety systems, industrial networks, and related control system hardware and software to improve safety, reliability, uptime, and operability.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, E&I, and leadership teams to diagnose production issues, determine root cause, and implement practical long‑term solutions.
• Evaluate existing control systems and automation practices, identify reliability, obsolescence, machine safety, documentation, or operability gaps, and recommend practical, supportable improvements.
• Support startup, commissioning, debugging, and stabilization of new or upgraded equipment with a focus on safe operation and long‑term maintainability.
• Maintain accurate control system documentation, program backups, electrical drawings, schematics, and functional descriptions that enable the site team to sustain solutions over time.
• Define and develop PLC data structures and system information needed to support operational visibility, troubleshooting, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with site and corporate technical resources to evaluate and implement technologies that support safer, more reliable, and more effective manufacturing operations.
• Work with a safety‑first mindset, a strong sense of ownership, and a focus on creating value for internal customers and the broader manufacturing team.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience troubleshooting and modifying PLC‑based control systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, control documentation, and technical drawings.
• Experience working effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to solve manufacturing problems.
• Experience taking ownership of problems, collaborating effectively across disciplines, and contributing to the success of the broader manufacturing operation.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen‑Bradley PLC and HMI platforms.
• Experience with Siemens PLC and HMI platforms.
• Experience with VFDs, servo systems, motion control, and industrial automation equipment.
• Experience with robotics, converting equipment, packaging equipment, or material handling systems.
• Experience with machine safety systems, safety PLCs, interlocks, and functional safety concepts.
• Familiarity with industrial networking and control system architecture.
• Experience creating or modifying electrical schematics using AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and field devices.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, standards, and system backups.

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, short‑term 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.

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. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).