Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.

For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.

At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.

We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Graham Packaging is seeking a dynamic and multidisciplinary Intelligent Factory Program (IFP) Integration Engineer to introduce new technologies with the goal of optimizing plant systems, equipment performance, and product quality. The IFP Integration Engineer will be responsible for connecting our manufacturing assets to our cloud infrastructure across GPC plants and ensuring sustainable, cultural adoption of the new systems. This requires a candidate with the ability to coordinate resources, understand PLC control systems, understand IT/OT standards and architectures to determine an optimal path towards digitization and connectivity. The IFP Integration Engineer will have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative working environment, maintain a high levels of personal accountability, and be able to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization. A qualified candidate will be knowledgeable in the Factory IoT architecture for troubleshooting, have the ability to simplify and explain complex processes, and use a deep understanding of the manufacturing process to identify and quantify value drivers. 

 

The position is remote and will require 35-50% travel.

Responsibilities

The IFP Integration Engineers responsibilities are to:   

• Setup, configure, and analyze industrial PC’s, PLC I/O, SCADA, and AVEEVA PI systems.
• Modify existing HMI and PLC software as necessary for job requirements.
• Lead cross functional problem-solving investigations using PDCA Thinking
• Evaluate plant feedback to recognize continuous improvement opportunities and provide feedback for technical innovations.
• Develop and improve “Standard Operating Procedures” as they apply to the execution of connectivity solutions.
• Transform sensors and software on existing machinery to digitalize and analyze the output.
• Travel to plant facilities where required to access isolated automation systems.
• Provide phone and internet troubleshooting support for machine connectivity at existing plant facilities.

Core Proficiencies and Skills

The following skills and proficiencies are essential requirements of the position:

• Advanced knowledge of IT / OT system architecture
• Experience with AVEVA PI
• Strong organizational and project management skills for mid-size
• Strong communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Skilled in facilitation of Problem solving, FMEA, Kaizen, Lean tools
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills to drive engagement and ownership
• Ability to get work accomplished through influence versus authority
• Experienced in optimizing the performance of:
• Factory systems and line process inputs
• Quality systems for defect elimination
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• BS degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing or similar technical field
• At least 5 years of experience working with plant operations in multi-line manufacturing plant
• Experienced working in the plastics industry preferred

The standard compensation for this role is $94,600 - 141,900. Salary offers will be determined based on final candidate
qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factors.  

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.