Process Control Engineer/Technician

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is looking for a candidate with an engineering or technical degree and experience in manufacturing to optimize control systems within their operations. Responsibilities include providing support for mill DCS hardware and software, ensuring stable processes, and implementing new technologies to improve production efficiency.

The ideal candidate must have strong organizational and communication skills and be an effective team player. Familiarity with industry-standard tools and methods will be an advantage in this role.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Technical Degree with three plus years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to execute job responsibilities and communicate effectively.
• Function well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support operations to optimize control systems for cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Design, install, and support mill DCS hardware and software.
• Research and implement new technologies to enhance production.

Skills

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Engineering degree (electrical, chemical, or paper science preferred)

Technical degree with three plus years manufacturing experience

Tools

ABB 800xA HMI

Allen Bradley PLCs

Bailey Infi-90 DCS

Delta V HMI

Job description

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides support throughout the mill and interfaces routinely with operations to optimize control systems to reduce cost, improve quality, and minimize process variation.
• Responsibilities will include design, installation, and ongoing support for mill DCS hardware and software, technical support for process improvement projects, and close alliance with operations and maintenance to ensure stable and capable processes.
• This position will also be responsible for researching, recommending, and implementing new technologies that will help reduce cost or increase production.

Basic Qualifications

• Engineering degree (electrical, chemical, or paper science preferred) or Technical Degree with three plus years manufacturing experience.
• Must be organized and able to execute job responsibilities and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to function and contribute within a team environment.

Preferred

• ABB 800xA HMI, Delta V HMI, Allen Bradley PLCs, Paper Gauging, Entech Tuning, Pi Process Book, MPC implementation, network experience, computer hardware experience, and knowledge of process improvement methods.
• Pulp & Paper Mill experience.
• Three to five years' experience with Bailey Infi-90 DCS.