MISSION/SUMMARY:

This position in the Foodservice Engineering group will support a team of technical resources to execute strategic and tactical projects in support of GPI’s overall goals in Innovation & Operational Excellence for the Foodservice business. The role is responsible for developing custom converting equipment and supporting sourcing of OEM equipment to manufacture paper cups & containers and plastic lids for the Foodservice division.  The Electrical Engineer will have responsibility for the design of custom converting equipment and will interface with other groups for sourcing, assembly, and commissioning. Additional responsibilities include providing engineering support for production equipment. The position is part of a world class engineering & technical team in the Foodservice Engineering & Product Development Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Provide engineering support and project management for capital projects and major repair projects.
• Travel, including internationally as required (up to 30%).
• Create, maintain and keep current documentation and electronic versions of all electrical and pneumatic schematics including panel layouts, PLC, HMI and Servo Drives programs.
• Provide expertise in PLC Control Systems and Programming in the development and troubleshooting of Electrical and Automation Control Systems.
• Design circuit and layout drawings of control and power panels in accordance with NEC and corporate standards
• Coordinate with engineering and shop personnel on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Assist shop personnel in checking or trouble shooting equipment as required.
• Coordinate project installations with Maintenance and contractors.
• Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• 5+ years industrial Electrical Engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Hands on technical capability, but good communication skills to delegate assignments.
• Familiar with NEC Codes.
• SolidWorks Electrical and AutoCAD design experience.
• Proficient with Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Bosch-Rexroth PLC and HMI Programming.
• Experience with programming Variable Frequency and Servo Motor systems.
• Experience with SCADA systems and data communication.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards. 
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Self-motivation to keep up with current electrical advances using new technologies.
• Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project.
• Ability to do wiring tasks.

Required Skills Required Experience

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. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com. Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

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.

PERSONALITY/ ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS

• Able to project Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work.
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
• Must display and live out Servant Qualities by being: patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest and committed.
• Must be willing to constantly improve.
• Smile, maintain eye contact and must be aggressively friendly.
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
• Friendly, outgoing, polite, courteous, honest, dependable, mature, positive attitude and good judgment to make sound decisions.
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.
• Must adapt to changes easily.
• Must tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment.
• Must show appreciation to others.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines.
• Alert and attentive.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES

• Able to display and live out Servant Qualities by being: patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest and committed.
• Able to hear, see and speak.
• Able to speak, read and write English.
• Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees.
• Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties.
• Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods.
• Able to maintain good personal hygiene.
• Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts. (Able to work cooperatively with others.)
• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information.
• Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment.
• Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities.
• Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time
• Able to report to work without being under the influence of or smelling of alcohol.
• Must be able to move, carry and/or lift equipment up to 25lbs. alone
• Must be able to lift patients that may be over 200lbs. with assistance from other Hosts.
• Must be able to have depth perception and adequate or corrected vision.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather including temperature extremes, rain, sleet, snow, low and high humidity, sunny, dusty and dry conditions and working around various allergens such as pollen.
• Must be able to turn in available days by the 10th of each month and give a minimum of 5 available days per month, other than closed days
• Must be able to work a minimum of 150 hours per season.
• Must be able to tolerate and use chemicals such as cleaning supplies.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.