Electrical Engineer - Packaging Machinery - Military Veterans
at Graphic Packaging
Title: Electrical Engineer - Packaging Machinery
Requisition ID: 8611
Location: Crosby, MN, US, 56441
Department: Engineering
Travel: Up to 25%
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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, foodservice, 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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POSITION SCOPE: An Electrical Design Engineer in the Packaging Machinery Division of GPI is required to manage and perform tasks associated with electrical design and fabrication of packaging machinery.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for complete electrical project management including scheduling, planning, programming, machine power-up, test, debug, shipment and change orders.
- Control system design for manufacturing equipment including control panel engineering, PLC, Servo and HMI programming, and start-up support.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to be applied in design, programming, and troubleshooting of control systems.
- Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills, enabling the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.
- Machine system understanding, able to collaborate with Mechanical Engineers on what control features are required. Determine best control solutions with Mechanical Engineers.
- Develop project documentation, electrical schematics, and program files for highly customized machines.
- Coordinate multiple assignments for on time completion of projects.
- Prioritize resources and delegate tasks. Track project progress and schedule on custom machinery.
- Assist with customer check-outs and resolve detailed technical queries. Typical customer level interaction: Plant Managers, domestic and international operations.
- Work with manufacturing, service, and customers to resolve machine problems.
- Perform other duties as required.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- BSEE or BSEET or related degree in Automation/Controls preferred.
- Experience with high-speed automation. Candidates with experience in beverage, or consumer products on high-speed packaging machines are preferred but consideration to other industries is acceptable.
- Specific experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens Servos, PLCs and HMIs, control panel design, and the configuration of industrial communication networks such as ethernet, profinet, and/or profibus.
- Experience with Beckhoff etherCat a plus.
- 5-7 years of engineering experience with PLC, Servo and HMI automation applications and Project Management.
Ability to simultaneously organize and successfully execute multiple project responsibilities.
Pay Range: $86,250.00 - $115,000.00
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.
Crosby, MN
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, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products.
We have over 90 facilities worldwide that provide innovative packaging solutions to help our customers stand out and achieve brand loyalty in a competitive and dynamic marketplace. With a product portfolio that emphasizes renewable, recycled, and recyclable materials, we are as committed to our customers and 19,000 employees as we are to protecting the environment and giving back to the communities where we live and work.
Graphic Packaging International’s history extends more than 100 years, as numerous legacy companies have joined forces to create an ever-evolving corporation. Despite our name changes over the years, our dedication to innovation, quality, and service never changes.