Process Controls Engineer – Corrugated

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

Process controls engineer optimizing corrugated manufacturing lines for Georgia-Pacific. Modifying PLC/HMI strategies, commissioning equipment, and improving reliability across West Coast sites.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optimizing industrial control systems and improving production efficiency in manufacturing environments. Proficient in troubleshooting and modifying PLC and HMI systems, with a strong focus on collaboration and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Allen Bradley PLC ExperienceSiemens PLC ExperienceIndustrial Control Systems SupportElectrical Engineering DegreeTroubleshooting and Optimization

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Hard Skills

PLC ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentControl Strategy ValidationIndustrial Electrical Systems KnowledgeVFDs and Servo SystemsMachine Safety SystemsControl Panel ConfigurationProduction Trial ExecutionDocumentation of Control ImprovementsLegacy Equipment Support

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoring and Support

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentCorrugated OperationsMaterial Handling EquipmentField DevicesIndustrial Power DistributionFunctional Safety ConceptsStop/Start LogicSpeed CoordinationFault RecoveryAccumulation/Backpressure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support controls-focused optimization efforts to improve product flow, stability, and throughput on corrugated assets
Read, modify, test, and validate PLC and HMI control strategies to improve line behavior and reduce operator intervention
Partner with Operations, Process Control, IT, and Electrical & Instrumentation teams to identify improvements, develop test plans, and execute production trials
Support startup and commissioning of new or upgraded equipment
Develop documentation and standard approaches to sustain and replicate control improvements across sites
Participate in troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimization activities while building controls capability with site engineers and technicians

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience supporting industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment
Experience troubleshooting, configuring, and modifying Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC and HMI systems
Experience implementing and validating control changes in live production environments with operations and maintenance teams
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including control panels, field devices, and industrial power distribution
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% to support site needs
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering partners
Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field is preferred; equivalent practical experience will also be considered
Experience supporting corrugated operations, including corrugators, flexo folder gluers, rotary die cutters, and related material handling equipment
Understanding of converting line control behavior, including accumulation/backpressure, stop/start logic, sequencing and permissives, speed coordination, and fault recovery
Experience with VFDs, servo or motion systems, and industrial networks
Exposure to machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, interlocks, guarding, and functional safety concepts
Experience working with legacy equipment
Ability to document control improvements clearly
Interest in mentoring or supporting less experienced engineers or technicians

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
May include infertility assistance
May include paid parental leave
May include adoption assistance
Flexible work environment