Process Controls Engineer

Georgia Pacific; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Controls Engineer for our Neenah Technical Center R&D operations team. In this role you will work closely with engineering, maintenance and operations to support pilot plant equipment. Typical operation is weekdays day shift only.

This role typically does not require on-call, weekends, nights, or travel. The position involves leading projects, troubleshooting equipment, programming and tuning loops in Experion DCS/QCS, programming ControlLogix PLC, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar engineering/technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in process controls, automation, or industrial systems.
• Experience with DCS and PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial networks.
• Experience working with instrumentation, process control principles, and manufacturing systems.
• Troubleshooting, analyzing, and problem-solving experience in a manufacturing environment.
• AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects, troubleshoot equipment, program and tune loops in DCS/ PLC, troubleshoot and commission VFDs.
• Create and maintain electrical documentation using AutoCAD and Vault.
• Support areas of the R&D facility as needed (papermaking, converting and facilities).
• Assist with instrumentation inspection, troubleshooting, calibration, testing and spare parts inventory.

Skills

DCS and PLC programming

HMI development

Instrumentation

Industrial networks

Troubleshooting

process controls experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Vault

Honeywell Experion DCS

ControlLogix PLC

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Controls Engineer for our Neenah Technical Center R&D operations team. In this role you will work closely with engineering, maintenance and operations to support pilot plant equipment. Typical operation is weekdays day shift only. This role typically does not require on-call, weekends, nights, or travel.

Our Team

The Neenah Technical Center is the central site for research, development, and lab services for Georgia-Pacific's North American Consumer Products business. Our consumer brands are household names throughout North America - Quilted Northern and Angel Soft bath tissue, Brawny paper towels, Dixie plates and bowls, and many others. We also produce products such as enMotion towels and dispensers, as well as Smart Stock cutlery dispensers for commercial markets. Many of the store-brands at your favorite retailers are our products too!

What You Will Do

• Lead projects, troubleshoot equipment, program and tune loops in Experion DCS/QCS, program ControlLogix PLC, troubleshoot and commission VFDs
• Create and maintain electrical documentation using AutoCAD and Vault
• Support areas of the R&D facility as needed (papermaking, converting and facilities).
• Assist with instrumentation inspection, troubleshooting, calibration, testing and spare parts inventory.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar engineering/technical degree
• 3+ years of experience in process controls, automation, or industrial systems.
• Experience with DCS and PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial communication networks
• Experience working with instrumentation, process control principles, and manufacturing systems.
• Troubleshooting, analyzing, and problem-solving experience in a manufacturing environment
• AutoCAD experience

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with QCS (Quality Control System)
• Experience in papermaking, tissue manufacturing, converting, coatings or related industries.
• Programming and troubleshooting Honeywell Experion DCS
• Programming and troubleshooting Rockwell PLC and HMI
• Troubleshooting VFDs and motor starters
• Troubleshooting steam systems
• Troubleshooting burner systems
• Experience with Process network and server management

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• 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).