Process Engineer

Graphic Packaging International; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off + paid company holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Manufacturing Production Process Engineer to design, develop, and implement production processes for efficient mass manufacturing. You will optimize equipment layouts, define production sequences, and troubleshoot process problems to improve throughput.

The role requires experience with DCS/PLC systems, HMI displays, and documenting control systems. A BS/BA in engineering or computer science and 1–3 years in industrial maintenance are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science or Engineering, related field or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 1-3 years experience in an industrial maintenance organization; paper industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of DCS and PLC concepts and application.
• Configuration and troubleshooting experience with DCS/PLC systems and their connected HMIs.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills; proactive problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Support daily and breakdown maintenance activities, troubleshooting DCS, QCS, and PLC systems and their I/O, HMI displays, and field devices.
• Provide process control engineering and configuration resources for capital projects.
• Support process control systems after hours and on rotating on-call duty.
• Review and create documentation for new and existing systems: loop sheets and logic.
• Monitor control system reliability and process variability; lead software upgrades to mill DCS systems.
• Develop preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures; ensure system health via diagnostics.
• Collaborate with corporate and local IT groups; ensure compliant production processes.

Skills

DCS troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

HMI interfaces

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Computer Science

1-3 years industrial maintenance experience

Tools

Honeywell Experion

TDC3000 DCS

ABB QCS

Control Logix PLC

Job description

About Graphic

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

About Graphic

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Summary

Manufacturing Production Process Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods including:

• Designing arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout
• Designing the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions
• Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems
• Providing guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
• Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Support daily and breakdown maintenance activities, especially those related to troubleshooting of DCS, QCS, and PLC systems with their associated I/O systems, HMI displays, and field devices.
• Provide process control engineering and configuration resources for capital projects.
• Support of process control systems after hours and on rotating on call duty.
• Both review and create the following types of documentation for new and existing systems: loop sheets and logic.
• Monitor control system reliability and process variability, and take steps to eliminate any shortcomings.
• Will lead software upgrades to the mill DCS systems.
• Serve as process control advocate working with corporate and local IT groups.
• Role models safe behavior and practices, participates in safety activities.
• Develops and leads preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of network infrastructure that supports the mills DCS hardware and software applications to insure a high level of performance, security, and reliability.
• Assesses overall system health continually through diagnostics and other system tools.
• Reviews spare parts to ensure an adequate number of compatible parts are maintained.
• Develops and documents maintenance/troubleshooting procedures.

Please Note: General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

Background / Experience

• Configuration and troubleshooting experience with DCS and PLC systems, including their connected HMI displays (Honeywell Experion and TDC3000 DCS, ABB QCS, and Control Logix PLC experience are beneficial)
• Ability to create and review DCS, QCS, and PLC documentation, including P&IDs, loop sheets and logic diagrams
• Ability to support the network and computer systems connected to automatic control systems

Education / Knowledge

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science or Engineering, related field or equivalent manufacturing experience
• 1-3 years experience in an industrial maintenance organization. Paper industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of DCS and PLC concepts and application
• Demonstrated leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive problem solver

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented

Pay Range

$72,700.00 - $96,900.00

GPI Benefits Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.