2027 Full-time – Engineering Opportunities

DuPont; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is actively seeking entry-level engineers or co-op participants in the United States, including Virginia locations, to help solve real-world problems in manufacturing and engineering. This role emphasizes continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to diverse technologies.

Candidates should have an ABET-accredited engineering degree and at least 6 months of paid co-op or internship experience, with a readiness to contribute to safety, quality, and productivity

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree with GPA 3.0+.
• Minimum 6 months of paid co-op or internship experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering best practices to analyze processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Work in Production/Process Engineering and related roles using disciplined problem solving.
• Contribute to safety, quality, productivity, and reliability improvement projects.

Skills

Co-op experience

Communication

Leadership potential

Data-driven decision making

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work 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. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers (https://careers.dupont.com/us/en/whyjoinus)

Locations: DE, NJ, VA, NY, MI, MN, OH and others

Join DuPont and be part of a collaborative environment where innovation, sustainability, and meaningful work drive industry-leading results. DuPont offers new college graduates diverse and rewarding opportunities to put their learning into practice, build core and developmental capabilities, and contribute to essential innovations.

Please note that talent identified through this job posting may be hired directly into a role at one of the locations listed above or considered for an operations leadership program designed to develop future leaders through increasingly complex roles, supported by mentorship, sponsorship, capability-based talent reviews depending on business need, and candidate qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering best practices and continuous improvement principles to analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to projects that enhance safety, product quality, productivity, and equipment or infrastructure reliability.

• Work in operations roles such as Production / Process Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Equipment Reliability & Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, Product Quality, and Operations Management, using continuous improvement tools and disciplined problem solving.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or other related engineering major from an ABET accredited institution.

• GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

• Minimum of 6 months of relevant paid co-op or internship experience

• Willingness to be on-call for plant area support when required.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership potential with a strong commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively, collaborate across teams, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

• Strong technical curiosity and learning agility, with the ability to rapidly develop expertise in new technologies, manufacturing processes, and operational systems.

• Familiarity with AI-enabled and digital technologies, and the ability to leverage these tools to enhance problem solving, collaboration, and project execution.

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DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information (http://www.dupont.com/global-links/accessibility.html) .

DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page (http://careers.dupont.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits) .

The Pay range for this role is $58,800.00 - $92,400.00 Annual

How Base Pay is Determined:

DuPont has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.