Plant Electrical Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Plant Electrical Systems Engineer

Design your career where others vacation — on the shores of Lake Michigan.

A day in the life

Morning starts with a quick walk-through of the Manistique paper mill, a 24/7 operation producing 100% recycled brown kraft paper rolls. You review overnight logs, partner with Operations on a reliability concern, and jump in hands-on to diagnose an instrumentation signal. By mid-morning, you're collaborating with Maintenance to plan a preventive upgrade; after lunch, you meet with Engineering to advance a capital project from concept toward commissioning. Before the day wraps, you update safety action items and capture cost savings from process optimizations you helped implement on the plant floor.

Your impact

• Champion safety programs and best practices across mill operations.
• Provide electrical engineering leadership to modernize systems and enhance reliability.
• Troubleshoot and optimize production equipment in real time.
• Own and support capital projects from idea through execution and startup.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and technology adoption.
• Deliver measurable gains in efficiency, cost reduction, and equipment uptime.
• Serve as a technical resource to Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Advance strategic initiatives in safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

What you bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving strength in manufacturing environments.
• Clear, collaborative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based systems.
• Hands-on mindset with a drive to make visible impact on the plant floor.
• Background valued: manufacturing, paper, pulp, converting, industrial automation, or heavy industrial.

Why Manistique, Michigan

Located along the northern shore of Lake Michigan in the Upper Peninsula, Manistique offers space to breathe and a community that values balance.

• Waterfront living minutes from Lake Michigan.
• Boating, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, kayaking, hunting, and skiing close by.
• Brilliant fall colors and peaceful winters.
• More affordable than major metros.
• Minimal traffic and short commutes.
• A tight-knit community with strong work-life balance.

Weekend adventures include iconic Kitch-iti-kipi, one of Michigan’s most stunning natural springs.

About ProAmpac

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company serving diverse markets with innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. Our work is guided by five core values: Integrity. Intensity. Innovation. Involvement. Impact. The Manistique facility runs 24/7 and specializes in manufacturing 100% recycled brown kraft paper rolls that support sustainability and essential packaging across industries.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Referral and production bonus programs
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible vacation
• Gym membership assistance
• Education assistance
• Employee dependent scholarship program
• Incentive-based wellness program
• Medical, dental, vision, and legal benefits
• 401(k) with company match

Ready to make an impact?

If you want meaningful engineering work with tangible results—and a lifestyle defined by fresh air, water, and community—let’s talk.