• Engineer Process Control

    Packing Corp of America (Wallula, WA)


    ENGINEER PROCESS CONTROL

    Wallula, WA 99363, USA

     

    Req #21671

     

    Tuesday, March 11, 2025

     

    As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

     

    People • Customers • Trust

     

    We are seeking resumes for an Engineer – Process Control (1 Opening) in our Wallula, WA facility.

    Description of role:

    Supports the mill’s operations and advanced process control efforts in planning, implementing and developing long term success of advanced control organizational strategies.

    Principle Accountabilities:

    Identify process optimization opportunities in all areas of the mill and facilitate their successful implementation from the standpoint of reduced product variation and costs.

     

    Deals with application and software issues related to process control and supports end users in application development.

     

    Responsible for conceptualizing, building and leading in the development of breakthrough approaches which result in process improvements.

     

    Responsible for the management of control equipment specifications, sensors, vendors and process control software development.

     

    Establishes and implements area process optimization goals and monitors its performance.

     

    Apply control theory to design, test, troubleshoot, and oversee implementation of new processes and equipment.

     

    Identify and develop new control schemes for retrofits and existing systems.

     

    Troubleshoot hardware, software, and instrument problems and work with System Technicians, Instrument Technicians, and Electricians on advanced control systems.

     

    Create and implement new strategies to improve process efficiency, as well as supporting start-up activities.

     

    Responsible for creating and/or maintaining automation processes.

     

    Interface with all levels of mill staff to provide design, estimating, engineering and implementation of electrical and process control systems.

     

    Coordinate and facilitate user training.

    Basic Qualifications:

     

    Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Proficient with Honeywell TDC and Honeywell Experion configuration and programming.

     

    Statistical Process Control (SPC) skills and a Six Sigma Blackbelt certification are a plus.

    The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    Must be able to comprehend and troubleshoot developed software.

     

    Must be self-motivated, customer-focused, and results-oriented.

     

    Must be able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.

     

    Must have strong organizational skills, ability to work with multiple teams, demonstrated leadership skills and the proven ability to lead effective teams.

     

    Problem solving skills and the ability to positively implement change are required.

     

    Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

    Pay and Benefits:

    The salary range for this position is from $84800 to $127200.

     

    Employees (and their dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance coverage, subject to applicable waiting periods. Employees are automatically enrolled in PCA’s 401k retirement plan at the time of hire. Employees are also eligible for up to 120 hours of vacation (prorated) and eleven (11) paid holidays per calendar year.

     

    Allqualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

     

    PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

    Other details

    + Pay Type Salary

    + Min Hiring Rate $84,800.00

    + Max Hiring Rate $127,200.00

    + Wallula, WA 99363, USA