Process Control Engineer - Lexington

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Dixie facility in Lexington, KY seeks a Process Control Engineer to advance safety, reliability, and performance of manufacturing operations. On-site role applying controls, automation and electrical engineering to solve problems, support production, and implement improvements throughout converting operations.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, and instrumentation in a 24/7 environment, collaborating with operations, maintenance, and E&I teams to troubleshoot issues

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and modifying PLC-based control systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and control documentation.
• Proven ability to collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to solve manufacturing problems.
• Demonstrated ownership of issues and cross-disciplinary collaboration for site-wide success.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, safety systems and networks to improve safety, reliability, uptime and operability.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to diagnose production 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 control system documentation, drawings, and backups to enable long-term sustainment.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Cross-functional teamwork

Ownership & accountability

Operations collaboration

Industrial networks

AutoCAD/graphics drafting

Tools

Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley

Siemens PLC/HMI

VFDs & motion control

Industrial robotics

Machine safety systems

Industrial networking

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific’s Dixie facility in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Process Control Engineer to help advance the safety, reliability, and performance of our manufacturing operations. In this hand-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 Lexington 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-Branch 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.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided 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.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).