Process Controls Engineer - Day Shift, R&D Automation

Georgia-Pacific; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Controls Engineer for our Neenah Technical Center to support pilot plant equipment and R&D operations.

You will lead projects, program DCS/PLC, develop HMI, and create electrical documentation using AutoCAD, working closely with engineering and maintenance during regular weekday day shifts.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, instrumentation, and continuous improvement in papermaking and packaging processes, with limited on-call or travel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

DCS/PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networks

Instrumentation & control principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar technical degree

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Controls Engineer for our Neenah Technical Center to support pilot plant equipment and R&D operations.

You will lead projects, program DCS/PLC, develop HMI, and create electrical documentation using AutoCAD, working closely with engineering and maintenance during regular weekday day shifts.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, instrumentation, and continuous improvement in papermaking and packaging processes, with limited on-call or travel.