Automated Guided Vehicle Systems Engineer

• The position can be located in Savannah, GA OR Port Hudson, Louisiana*

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) - Systems Engineer to join our Technology Solutions Group based in Atlanta, GA.

As a team member, the Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) - Systems Engineer works within GP's businesses focusing on installing and starting up Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems at the Savannah mill.

Our Team

This dynamic role advances opportunities in Georgia Pacific's manufacturing facilities by creating value through safely optimizing and scaling proven Automatic Guided Vehicle platform technologies across the enterprise.

Georgia Pacific has made significant investments in new automated systems and needs resources to support planned deployments and sustain the performance of those investments via the use of operational and sustaining practices coupled with the utilization of data analytics. This role will report to the Automation and Robotics' CoE - Automation Systems Engineering Leader.

What You Will Do

• Lead system installation of autonomous vehicles and peripheral equipment (chargers, I/O panels, operator interfaces, etc.)

• Installing, testing, and debugging the system

• Modifying equipment and software

• Troubleshooting, defining, and seeking resources to recognize and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software improvement opportunities with system components.

• Making software and hardware adjustments

• Monitors system performance metrics

• Performing AGV\LGV training

• Interfacing with internal and external customers

• Collaborating with other engineers on projects. Manage a team of robotic technicians that provide support to customer sites with their mechanical needs.

• Configuring the software of hardware devices installed in the AGV\LGV vehicle and performing static operational testing.

• Performing dynamic safety and operational tests

• Performing development, simulation, and layout analysis of simple systems

• Performing testing and troubleshooting for any issues affecting the AGV's\LGV during installation

• System optimization during installation

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Associates Degree or higher OR experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies with significant training opportunities in year #1

• Able to travel up to 50%

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree or higher, preferably in an engineering field

• Operational experience working with AGV's\LGV's

• Mechanical/electrical/programming experience working with AGV's\LGV's

• Software experience

• Knowledge of SAP/MP2

• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams.

• Working knowledge and use of basic AutoCAD software commands

• Ability to read and understand programming languages (typically PLC, as per standard IEC 61131-11)

• Familiarity with basic Wi-Fi network principles (understanding and configuration of access point/access client)

• Customer-focused mindset

• High sense of urgency with the ability to work independently

• Experience working with remote technical teams

• AGV setup and programming experience

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

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.

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