Automation Engineer - Remote

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Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible and economically sound. Georgia-Pacific is an independently managed and operated company of Koch Industries, Inc., a private company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.

What You Will Do

• Provide safety leadership and drive a culture that is based on continuous improvement.
• Ensure each facility's automation systems are operating reliably, efficiently, and in compliance with all electrical safety regulations.
• Support mill personnel in problem solving & troubleshooting of PLC's, vision systems, mill information systems, electrical distribution equipment, robotics and manufacturing processes.
• Develop mill electrical and controls capabilities through training and mentoring.
• Explore and capture opportunities (both capital and non-capital) that create value for the mills.
• Assist regional engineers with implementation of capital projects.
• Facilitate Root Cause Failure Analysis where appropriate.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience managing automation projects.
• Experience managing capital projects (budgets of $2 million or more).
• Experience managing projects and employees at multiple sites.
• Demonstrated, hands-on, experience with Rockwell or Allen Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated, hands-on, experience with industrial robot programming and troubleshooting.
• Servo Drive and motion programming experience.
• Experience with control system design and common engineering practices.
• Willing and able to travel up to 75%.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Advanced experience and capabilities with programming and troubleshooting PLC's, AC drives, PC's and process networks.
• Advanced experience and capabilities with programming and troubleshooting industrial robots (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc).
• Bachelor's Degree - Electrical Engineering or Computer Science .
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting Automation systems.
• Knowledge of electrical safe work practices - NFPA 70e.
• Ability to analyze problems with manufacturing process and apply both control and mechanical solutions to improve operations.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word-processing, MS schedule, and AutoCAD.
• Lumber or wood products experience.

For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of building products, bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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