Electrical Engineer

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Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Dixie Central Controls team within the Process Control Center of Excellence.

This corporate role supports Dixie converting operations across multiple manufacturing sites by providing hands-on electrical and controls engineering expertise. The position is location-flexible (home-based within the U.S.) with regular travel to manufacturing facilities.

The Electrical Engineer will serve as a hands-on technical resource focused on stabilizing existing control systems, supporting sites through complex troubleshooting, and enabling sustainable improvements to automation, safety, and reliability. The role is well-suited for experienced engineers who value deep technical work, close engagement with manufacturing operations, and the opportunity to apply their expertise in a multi-site operating environment.

Travel is required up to 50%, depending on site needs, project phases, and commissioning or troubleshooting activities.

• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for controls and automation systems to improve safety, reliability, and uptime across Dixie converting operations
• Partner with site process control, E&I, and operations teams to diagnose and resolve complex control system issues
• Support startup, commissioning, and stabilization of new or upgraded equipment, with focus on safe operation and effective handoff to site teams
• Evaluate existing control systems and automation practices, identify reliability or operability gaps, and recommend practical, supportable improvements
• Develop scopes, alternatives, and technical guidance for upgrading obsolete control systems
• Contribute to the development and reinforcement of standards, best practices, and documentation for control systems, HMIs, and safety-related controls
• Collaborate with other central engineering teams to prioritize work, share lessons learned, and improve consistency across sites

• Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered
• Three or more years of hands-on experience supporting industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, configuring, and upgrading PLC-based control systems
• Experience supporting live manufacturing operations, including diagnosing unplanned downtime and working effectively in time-sensitive production environments
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% to support site needs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams

• Experience supporting paper converting operations, including printing, packaging, and material handling equipment
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell and/or Siemens PLC and HMI platforms in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with VFDs, servo systems, motion control, and industrial network architecture
• Experience with machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, interlocks, guarding, and functional safety concepts
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, including control panels, field devices, and industrial power distribution commonly found in manufacturing facilities
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple facilities or production lines, adapting solutions to different operating constraints
  
  Experience developing clear technical documentation that enables site teams to sustain solutions over time

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