Process Engineer

Graphic Packaging Careers•Macon, GA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

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. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Requirements

Preferred 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.
Ability to support the network and computer systems connected to automatic control systems.
BS/BA degree in Computer Science or Engineering, related field or equivalent manufacturing experience.
Preferred 1-2 years in manufacturing.
Eagerness to learn DCS and PLC concepts and application.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proactive problem solver.
Demonstrates basic troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
Shows initiative in learning and continuous improvement.
Communicates effectively with team members.
Collaborates well in a team environment.
Organizes work and manages time effectively.
Seeks mentorship and applies feedback constructively.
Demonstrates curiosity and technical agility.
Follows safety practices and supports a safe work environment.
Supports basic system maintenance and reliability efforts.

Nice To Haves

Honeywell Experion and TDC3000 DCS, ABB QCS, and Control Logix PLC experience are beneficial.

Responsibilities

Support daily operations by troubleshooting and improving DCS, QCS, and PLC systems—including I/O, HMI displays — while coordinating repairs and resolving control system issues.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of control systems and making recommendations for improvements.
Designing and implementing control systems to optimize production processes. Ensure that control systems comply with quality, safety and environmental requirements.
Troubleshooting control systems and collaboration with maintenance for repairs as needed.
Providing technical support and training to other staff on the use of control systems.
Collaborate closely with project teams to understand process control requirements, develop functional specifications, and design efficient control strategies that optimize process performance.
Diagnose control systems regularly and schedule repairs as needed.
Updating and maintaining documentation on control systems and processes.
Support software and hardware upgrades to the mill DCS systems.
Collaborate with OT Resource on preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of network infrastructure that supports the mills DCS hardware and software applications to ensure a high level of performance, security, and reliability.
Support of process control systems after hours and on rotating on call duty.