Automation Engineer

8974 DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC; Valley View (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is seeking an Automation Engineer to support automation and controls initiatives across our Valley View and Stow manufacturing sites. The role focuses on implementing robotic solutions, upgrading machine controls, improving processes, and supporting automation projects that enhance safety, productivity, and operational performance.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 1+ year of manufacturing automation experience, with travel between Valley View and Stow, OH

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.

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

PLC programming

Robotics integration

UR/ABB robotics

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI development

CNC equipment

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

machine safety systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

UR robotics

ABB Robotics

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI software

CNC equipment

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 DuPont 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 with Universal 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.

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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.