Engineer Sr Advisor

Engineer Sr Advisor

GA

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About Graphic

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.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Engineering Advisor is a highly hands-on technical role responsible for supporting complex manufacturing systems across Graphic Packaging facilities. This position focuses on advanced troubleshooting, controls optimization, and real-time problem resolution, working directly on equipment and systems to restore performance and improve reliability. This role requires direct technical engagement and ownership, not delegation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead hands-on troubleshooting of automation and control systems across multiple facilities

Work directly within PLCs, drives, and machine control systems to resolve issues

Provide immediate technical support during critical downtime events

Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions

Modify control logic, drive parameters, and system configurations

Collaborate with OEMs while maintaining ownership of technical solutions

Support startups, commissioning, and recovery efforts

Mentor engineers through direct, side-by-side troubleshooting

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Siemens (TIA Portal, S7, Drives)

Rockwell (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC, PLC5 FactoryTalk)

Rexroth motion and drive systems

Control Techniques drives and motion control

CodeSys IDE

Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA

PLC programming, motion control, I/O systems, and machine sequencing Advanced diagnostics and real-time system troubleshooting

EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY

Identify and resolve chronic equipment issues

Improve uptime through direct diagnostic work and system optimization

Implement long-term corrective solutions

Partner closely with plant teams to strengthen reliability practices

OEM & VENDOR COLLABORATION

Act as technical escalation point for OEMs and integrators

Review and challenge vendor solutions based on system behavior Drive issue resolution to closure through direct engagement

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

Education & Experience:

BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Career Level

Internal expert, thought-leader

Competencies

Business Acumen

Curiosity

Interpersonal Skills

Influence Skills

Self-Starter

Negotiation Skills

Organization Skills

Results Oriented

Pay Range

$149,200.00 - $198,900.00

GPI Benefits Program

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Various Voluntary benefits

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.

Requisition: 16771

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