Reliability Engineer Advisor; Automation Controls Engineer

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, food service, 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.

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The Automation Controls Engineer will be leading continuous improvement efforts on PLC controls platforms to improve reliability and performance of our manufacturing equipment, ensuring optimal operation, and minimizing downtime. Recommending design or test methods and statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product reliability. This role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to enhance our production processes and support our commitment to quality and efficiency.

• Develop and implement routine preventative maintenance and diagnostic programs for PLC’s and other automation platforms.
• Troubleshooting AC and DC control systems using electrical schematics, P&’s (control loops), control narratives, and ladder logic. Control systems include PLCs, instrumentation, networked controllers, process controllers, hydraulic control valves, pneumatic control valves and AC or DC motors and drives.
• Good knowledge of tools and software required to maintain, repair, and improve industrial automation systems including, but not limited to, industrial test equipment, programming software and tools.
• Maintain and improve programming, hardware, networking and communication systems with design, configuration, and operational knowledge of industrial networking, configuration of ethernet devices, HMI displays and systems, OPC servers and data transfer, and industrial communications systems using Modbus and other protocols.
• Solid knowledge of AC and DC Drive systems including design, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Must be self-starter and must demonstrate the initiative to identify and solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Solid verbal communication and listening skills to work effectively with various personnel.
• Mentor, coach, train and lead maintenance technicians.
• Ability to create, evaluate and implement technical specifications, SOPs, and preventive/predictive maintenance programs on AC and DC motors, drives and other electrical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of Rockwell AAM Rockwell Program, or bachelor’s or associate degree in an engineering discipline, controls engineering preferred.
• Prior Rockwell Control Logix, ABB or Honeywell automation systems experience preferred.

• Process control engineering and troubleshooting
• Strong organizational skills
• Quality orientation and attention to detail strong interpersonal and communication skills
• An ability to manage multiple priorities and strong team player.

• General schedule is an M-F assignment, with rotating weekend/night call coverage. Employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. Schedule includes weekend rotation coverage.
• Up to 25% travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

• Action Oriented
• Planning & Priority Setting
• Problem solving, Drive for Results and Timely Decision Making
• Functional/Technical Skills and Knowledge
• Managing through Systems

Pay Range: $ - $

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email