Process Control Engineer

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Georgia-Pacific's Dixie Products division is seeking qualified professionals to consider for the Process Control Engineer Position to join our Darlington, SC Process Control team.

The individual in this role will be responsible for providing expert-level onsite support for the troubleshooting, design, and implementation of existing and new process control systems: PLCs, HMIs, drives, industrial robots, instrumentation, safety systems, and associated circuitry and programs.

This position will also provide advanced engineering expertise to solve problems and implement changes using process control technologies.

This includes developing scope, estimating costs, and designing projects to install equipment and systems that support the improvement operation.

If you are a self-starter who works well under minimal supervision in a team environment, then this may be the role for you!

What You Will Do


* Troubleshoot production issues related to PLCs, HMIs, drives, safety systems, and other control system devices using programming software and electrical schematics


* Evaluate root cause, and address technical issues with long term solutions in mind


* Design modifications for control systems including specifying parts lists, producing schematics using AutoCAD, modifying programs, and leading commissioning efforts


* Evaluate and optimize processes and equipment operation through implementing changes to programs and circuitry


* Define and develop data within PLCs to support the operation's reporting needs


* Manage projects related to control system enhancements or retrofits


* Communicate and work with various operational, environmental, maintenance, and engineering levels in a team environment, while being self-motivated and accomplishing individual goals


* Effectively communicate with internal customers and leadership


* Keep documentation clean and programs backed up in alignment with established processes


* Work with a safety-first mindset, a sense of urgency, and with focus on your customers

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Three or more years of professional experience working with PLC-based industrial process control systems


* Proficient PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming skill s

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's Degree or higher in an engineering field (strongly preferred)


* Experience with Allen-Bradley hardware and software (strongly preferred)


* Certifications related to machine safety circuitry standards or specific control platforms


* Experience drawing schematics using AutoCAD


* Experience with Siemens hardware and software


* Experience with drives, HMIs, and robotics


* Experience working on converting and packaging equipment


* Understanding of Ethernet-based industrial process control networks

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