Georgia-Pacific Electrical Controls Engineer EDP; Green Bay, WI

Position: Georgia-Pacific Electrical Controls Engineer EDP (Green Bay, WI) - United States
Location(s):
Green Bay, Wisconsin Company:
Georgia-Pacific Career Field:
Engineering Job Number: 189413

Apply:  Job Georgia-Pacific is seeking an aspiring Electrical Controls Engineer to join our Capital Projects & Engineering, Machine Controls team in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This role is designed for students graduating in Spring 2027. In this role, you will apply your technical knowledge to help develop and deliver large capital projects, obsolescence upgrades, and safety risk reduction initiatives across many of our largest manufacturing facilities.

Our engineers are empowered to challenge the status quo, solve complex problems, and create long-term value. If you are excited about applying engineering principles in a fast-paced manufacturing and projects-based environment where your contributions directly impact business results, we encourage you to apply.

Our Team The Georgia-Pacific Projects and Engineering Team consists of about 400 individuals across the United States.  We are engineers, project managers, subject matter experts, and designers working with our 130 manufacturing facilities to achieve one team, one vision, one result.  The Machine Controls team focuses on integrating electrical, discrete controls, automation, safety, and data.  We partner to develop, design, and implement projects, technology platforms, and electrical and controls engineering solutions that enable GP Manufacturing to be the best.

What You Will Do Assist with the design, implementation, and startup of capital and expense projects, working closely with internal and external partners

Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, and process control applications to improve safety, quality, and productivity

Integrate equipment and collect process data to unlock opportunities for reliability and operational improvements

Utilize and improve standards and specifications for design and construction of control systems, electrical power distribution, instrumentation, and automation

Validate machine control systems in support of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements

Partner with operators, technicians, and engineers to develop sustainable solutions to recurring issues, increasing equipment uptime and design efficiency.  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2027

Eligible for full-time employment in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment and spend time in plant operations areas

Able to travel up to 50% of the time depending on the project

What Will Put You Ahead Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environment

Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls, automation, instrumentation, safety, motion, or power distribution systems

Familiarity with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, DCS, SCADA, robotics, or related control platforms

Experience with electrical and control systems projects including design, codes, construction, programming, commissioning, or troubleshooting.

Leadership experience through student organizations, engineering competitions, athletics, military service, or other extracurricular activities

Interest in pursuing a long-term engineering career within a projects organization and supporting multi-site manufacturing operations

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.

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