Automation & Process Control Engineer

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. 

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!

We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

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Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter! 

Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results. 

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!

Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

The DuPont Electronic Polymers (DEP), Electronics & Industrial, Manufacturing Technology Team has an opening for an Automation & Process Control Engineer. The team provides leveraged support for the DEP, Dayton, Ohio manufacturing site worldwide. This role is an on-site role, with an expectation of up to 10% domestic travel for training and development.

Your key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic level automation and process control technical services to all E&I businesses in support of top line growth, asset effectiveness improvement programs and capital projects.
• Apply engineering principles, industry standards, and knowledge to support the selection, development, implementation, commissioning and validation of the successful operation of process control applications and solutions.
• Lead capital project teams to realize objectives of technical programs and projects involving automation and process control technology.
• Provide direction to vendors and system integrators to ensure high quality deliverables.
• Provide technical support for new project start-ups, test runs, and special procedures as needed.
• Provide expertise in automation, robotics programming and machine design & fabrication

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. Engineering and +8 years of experience in developing and commissioning process control applications.
• Demonstrated expertise in DCS/PLC architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting.  Emerson DeltaV and/or Rockwell PLC is preferred.  
• Experience championing and implementing improvements in systems capabilities in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing and leading both long-term programs/projects as well as addressing short-term operational issues.
• Fundamental understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) systems and High Hazard Processes.
• Experience with process safety standards and their application to chemical manufacturing facilities.
• Understanding of the principles of operation, reliability, and performance characteristics of instrumentation, measurements, analyzers, and control valves.

Key reasons for you to apply: 

• On-going learning and personal development opportunities in a rewarding work environment.
• Start or continue on a career journey that can span different businesses, projects and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Additionally, diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our high-performing culture.

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(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.