Process Engineer: Optimize Mills & Drive Improvements

Packaging Corporation of America; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Minnesota is seeking a full-time Chemical Engineer. This role may be titled Process Engineer or Process Controls Engineer depending on mill needs and will focus on safety, process optimization, and cost reduction.

The position requires a bachelor’s in chemical or paper engineering, 0–4 years in process engineering or related fields, and US work authorization. PCA offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities across multiple mill locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or 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.

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 and identify savings opportunities.
• Optimize mill processes through technical studies, troubleshooting, lean projects, technology implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze production, process, quality, and cost data to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and outside resources to support process modifications and capital projects.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Leadership skills

Planning and follow up

People and process management

Sound decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Bachelor's degree in paper engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Minnesota is seeking a full-time Chemical Engineer. This role may be titled Process Engineer or Process Controls Engineer depending on mill needs and will focus on safety, process optimization, and cost reduction.

The position requires a bachelor’s in chemical or paper engineering, 0–4 years in process engineering or related fields, and US work authorization. PCA offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities across multiple mill locations.