Automation Engineer

The Dupont Group; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont in Ohio is seeking an Automation Engineer to support automation and robotics initiatives across Valley View and Stow sites. You will program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, controls, and machine logic while leading automation projects from concept through startup.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 1 year of automation experience in manufacturing, with UR/ABB robotics, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and HMI experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 1+ years of automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLC programming, machine controls, and automation systems.
• Experience with robotics integration and industrial equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with UR and/or ABB Robotics.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and control systems.
• HMI development experience.
• Knowledge of CNC equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and machine safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support automation and robotics solutions within manufacturing operations.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, controls, and machine logic.
• Support controller upgrades and equipment modernization projects.
• Lead automation and capital projects from concept through startup.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to solve technical challenges.
• Improve machine safety, reliability, and performance.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of automation-related issues.

Skills

Automation experience

Troubleshooting skills

Robotics integration

PLC programming

HMI development

Safety systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

UR Robotics

ABB Robotics

HMI tooling

CNC equipment knowledge

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Job description

## Automation EngineerApply: On-site: Valley View, Ohio: Full time: Posted Today: 250256WAt 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 CareersDuPont is seeking an Automation Engineer to support automation and controls initiatives across our Valley View and Stow manufacturing sites. This role will focus on implementing robotic solutions, upgrading machine controls, improving manufacturing processes, and supporting automation projects that enhance safety, productivity, and operational performance. Key Responsibilities * Implement and support automation and robotics solutions within manufacturing operations.* Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, controls, and machine logic.* Support controller upgrades and equipment modernization projects.* Lead automation and capital projects from concept through startup.* Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to solve technical challenges.* Improve machine safety, reliability, and performance.* Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of automation-related issues. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.* 1+ years of automation experience in a manufacturing environment.* Experience with PLC programming, machine controls, and automation systems.* Experience with robotics integration and industrial equipment.* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.* Experience withUniversal Robots (UR) and/or ABB Robotics.* Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and control systems.* HMI development experience.* Knowledge of CNC equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and machine safety systems. This role supports both Valley View and Stow, OH, with most time spent at the Valley View site and regular travel between locations.Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us!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.DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.