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Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Control Engineer to join the Corrugated Controls team within the Process Control Center of Excellence.
This corporate role supports corrugated operations across multiple manufacturing sites by providing hands-on controls engineering focused on improving line performance, stability, and reliability. The engineer will work closely with mill teams to optimize product flow, reduce unnecessary operator intervention, and support sustainable performance improvements over time.
This position will be supporting the West Coast (home-based) with regular travel to manufacturing facilities.
Travel is required up to 50%, depending on site needs, outages, commissioning activity, and optimization efforts.
What You Will Do
- Support controls-focused optimization efforts to improve product flow, stability, and throughput on corrugated assets
- Read, modify, test, and validate PLC and HMI control strategies to improve line behavior and reduce operator intervention (e.g., accumulation and backpressure control, sequencing and permissives, speed coordination, fault handling, and recovery after stops)
- Partner with site Operations, Process Control, IT, and Electrical & Instrumentation teams to identify improvement opportunities, develop test plans, and execute structured trials in production environments
- Support startup and commissioning of new or upgraded equipment to ensure safe operation and effective handoff to site teams
- Develop clear documentation and standard approaches so successful control improvements can be sustained and replicated across sites
- Participate in troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimization activities while building controls capability with site engineers and technicians
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Hands-on experience supporting industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment
- Experience troubleshooting, configuring, and modifying Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC and HMI systems
- Experience implementing and validating control changes in live production environments in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including control panels, field devices, and industrial power distribution
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% to support site needs
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering partners
What Will Put You Ahead
- Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered
- Experience supporting corrugated operations, including corrugators, flexo folder gluers, rotary die cutters, and related material handling equipment
- Understanding of converting line control behavior such as accumulation/backpressure, stop/start logic, sequencing and permissive, speed coordination, and fault recovery
- Experience with VFDs, servo or motion systems, and industrial networks
- Exposure to machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, interlocks, guarding, and functional safety concepts
- Experience working with legacy equipment
- Ability to document control improvements clearly so others can maintain and apply them consistently
- Interest in mentoring or supporting less experienced engineers or technicians through troubleshooting and commissioning activities
For this role, we anticipate paying $120K - $160K per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Control Engineer to join the Corrugated Controls team within the Process Control Center of Excellence.
This corporate role supports corrugated operations across multiple manufacturing sites by providing hands-on controls engineering focused on improving line performance, stability, and reliability. The engineer will work closely with mill teams to optimize product flow, reduce unnecessary operator intervention, and support sustainable performance improvements over time.
This position will be supporting the West Coast (home-based) with regular travel to manufacturing facilities.
Travel is required up to 50%, depending on site needs, outages, commissioning activity, and optimization efforts.
What You Will Do
- Support controls-focused optimization efforts to improve product flow, stability, and throughput on corrugated assets
- Read, modify, test, and validate PLC and HMI control strategies to improve line behavior and reduce operator intervention (e.g., accumulation and backpressure control, sequencing and permissives, speed coordination, fault handling, and recovery after stops)
- Partner with site Operations, Process Control, IT, and Electrical & Instrumentation teams to identify improvement opportunities, develop test plans, and execute structured trials in production environments
- Support startup and commissioning of new or upgraded equipment to ensure safe operation and effective handoff to site teams
- Develop clear documentation and standard approaches so successful control improvements can be sustained and replicated across sites
- Participate in troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimization activities while building controls capability with site engineers and technicians
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Hands-on experience supporting industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment
- Experience troubleshooting, configuring, and modifying Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC and HMI systems
- Experience implementing and validating control changes in live production environments in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including control panels, field devices, and industrial power distribution
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% to support site needs
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering partners
What Will Put You Ahead
- Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered
- Experience supporting corrugated operations, including corrugators, flexo folder gluers, rotary die cutters, and related material handling equipment
- Understanding of converting line control behavior such as accumulation/backpressure, stop/start logic, sequencing and permissive, speed coordination, and fault recovery
- Experience with VFDs, servo or motion systems, and industrial networks
- Exposure to machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, interlocks, guarding, and functional safety concepts
- Experience working with legacy equipment
- Ability to document control improvements clearly so others can maintain and apply them consistently
- Interest in mentoring or supporting less experienced engineers or technicians through troubleshooting and commissioning activities
For this role, we anticipate paying $120K - $160K per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Controls Engineer
Align your degree to SOC codes
Controls Engineer roles map to SOC code 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers) or 17-3024 (Electro-Mechanical Technologists). Confirm your Chilean engineering degree covers the same core competencies listed in the O*NET profile before you apply so employers don't raise qualification concerns.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting DOL's prevailing wage for your metro area and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target city before accepting any offer so you can confirm the role will pass DOL certification.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed LCAs for Controls Engineer roles under the H-1B1 Chile category. Prioritize companies with recent filings in automation, manufacturing, and energy sectors, where PLC and SCADA expertise drives consistent sponsorship demand.
Request a written sponsorship commitment early
Unlike H-1B visa, the H-1B1 Chile process starts at the consulate rather than with a USCIS petition, so employers sometimes underestimate what they owe you in writing. Get explicit confirmation that your offer letter covers the LCA filing and the DS-160 fee before you give notice at your current role.
Prepare your credential documentation in advance
Chilean engineering degrees from institutions recognized by Chile's CNA accreditation body are generally accepted, but your consular officer may request a credential evaluation. Have a NACES-member evaluation ready before your appointment to avoid administrative delays at the Santiago consulate.
Account for the annual H-1B1 Chile renewal cycle
H-1B1 Chile status is granted in one-year increments and must be renewed annually, unlike the two-year H-1B. Confirm with your employer that they'll support each renewal filing before you accept, since recurring LCA certifications require DOL re-attestation every cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Controls Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes. Controls Engineer positions require at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field, which meets the specialty occupation standard the H-1B1 Chile visa requires. Roles involving PLC programming, SCADA systems, or process automation consistently satisfy the degree-to-job correlation that consular officers evaluate.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for Controls Engineer roles?
H-1B1 Chile skips the lottery entirely and is processed at the U.S. consulate in Santiago rather than through USCIS, which typically means a faster path to work authorization. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 Chile status runs one year at a time and doesn't carry dual intent protections, so green card planning requires more coordination with your employer.
Where can I find employers sponsoring Controls Engineer roles through H-1B1 Chile?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by visa type and shows employers with verified H-1B1 Chile and LCA filing history for engineering roles. Manufacturers, utilities, and defense contractors in industrial states like Texas, Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania file the most Controls Engineer LCAs and are your strongest targets.
What documentation does my employer need to file before my consulate appointment?
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before you can apply for the H-1B1 Chile visa at the consulate. The LCA certifies the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. You'll need the certified LCA, your offer letter, and DS-160 confirmation at your appointment.
Can I switch Controls Engineer employers after arriving on H-1B1 Chile status?
Yes, but the process restarts with the new employer. Unlike H-1B portability rules under AC21, H-1B1 Chile doesn't allow you to begin working for a new employer while the new LCA is pending. Your new employer must file and receive a certified LCA before you change jobs, so plan transitions carefully to avoid gaps in authorized status.