Process Engineer (Chemical/Paper) – Growth & Benefits

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

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Waterville, Maine, is seeking a full-time Chemical Engineer. The role may evolve into Process Engineer or Process Controls Engineer depending on mill needs, with responsibilities across safety, process optimization, and cost reduction.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's in chemical or related field, 0–4 years of experience, and be authorized to work in the U.S.; proficiency with AutoCad and Microsoft Office is desirable.

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 Auto Cad, 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

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership abilities

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, paper engineering, or related field

Tools

Auto Cad

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Project

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Waterville, Maine, is seeking a full-time Chemical Engineer. The role may evolve into Process Engineer or Process Controls Engineer depending on mill needs, with responsibilities across safety, process optimization, and cost reduction.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's in chemical or related field, 0–4 years of experience, and be authorized to work in the U.S.; proficiency with AutoCad and Microsoft Office is desirable.