Senior Staff Engineer - Electrical

Company: Packaging Corporation Of America
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: April 11, 2025

Job Description:

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 The Senior Staff Engineer will travel to various PCA locations to support projects across the organization, both in manufacturing plants and paper mills. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience, 5+ years in industrial paper and/or corrugating, or design engineering environment. This is a hands-on position, working side-by-side with the leaders, craft, and personnel to drive the projects to completion. It's an exciting opportunity for anyone that wants to make an impact on the organization, while working with the best team in the industry!

Relocation is NOT required. Responsibilities: Provide technical support to the business and manufacturing operations. Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications. Provide project management support across the business when and where needed as projects arise. Involved in developing business and/or plant capital plans. Develop plans, specifications and reports. Make actionable recommendations based on sound engineering judgment. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university. 10+ years as Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Field Tech SupportPaper Mill or Box Plant Experience a plusConverting Machine ControlsAbility to travel 80% of the time and can reside anywhere in lower 48 states with good access to reliable air transportation.Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade others, excellent organization and planning skills. Ability to work well with consulting engineers, local electricity providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction.Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NPFA-70E, and Electrical Safety in the Workplace.Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Preferred Qualifications: SKM or PowerSystems experience strongly preferredPower study experience strongly preferredVariable Frequency Drives: Rockwell PowerFlex Drives; DC drives; Servo drivesProcess Controls: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, PLC5 families; Siemens PLCPLC Controls Design - Hardware and SoftwareOperator Interface: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, PanelViewProject Management SkillsNew Installations and Rebuild Projects Supporting PLC and Drive InstallationsAC/DC Motors and Drives- Troubleshooting, Maintenance Start-upServos and Servo Motors- Troubleshooting, Maintenance Start-upExcellent Communications Skills #coporateengineering All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. #LI-HS1
Pay Details: $125,000.00-$170,000.00 per year Associated topics: design, develop, electric, electrical, electrical engineer, electronic, engineer, plc, power, systems

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