Process Engineer (Chemical/Controls) – Paper Packaging

Packaging Corporation of America; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a full-time Chemical Engineer, with potential titles: Process Engineer or Process Controls Engineer, depending on mill needs. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in mill processes.

Responsibilities include cost reduction, data analysis, and coordinating with operations and contractors to implement process enhancements. Requires a chemical/paper engineering degree and U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, paper engineering, or related field.
• 0-4 years of experience in process engineering or paper industry.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and support mill safety, environmental, quality, and product safety expectations across assigned process areas.
• Reduce operational costs by developing and maintaining methods to track performance, identify savings opportunities, and improve planning effectiveness.
• Optimize mill processes through technical studies, troubleshooting processes, lean projects, technology implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production, process, quality, and cost data to identify trends, support business decisions, and improve operating performance.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and outside resources to support process modifications, capital projects, and mill improvement efforts.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Leadership abilities

Planning and follow up

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or paper engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Project

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a full-time Chemical Engineer, with potential titles: Process Engineer or Process Controls Engineer, depending on mill needs. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in mill processes.

Responsibilities include cost reduction, data analysis, and coordinating with operations and contractors to implement process enhancements. Requires a chemical/paper engineering degree and U.S. work authorization.