Automation Process Engineer: Startup & Robotics Focus

Qnity

Newark (DE)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay package
Comprehensive benefits
Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Qnity's Global Automation Team seeks an experienced Automation Process Equipment Engineer to lead commissioning and startup of a new manufacturing facility. You will coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and external suppliers to ensure a safe, timely transition into commercial production.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing automation, hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics, machine vision, AMRs, and system integration, plus proven leadership in startup

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in manufacturing, automation, process equipment, or capital projects.
  • Experience commissioning and starting up manufacturing equipment and automated systems.
  • Experience supporting major capital projects, facility expansions, or production transfers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead commissioning and startup activities for the B17 Finishing Expansion.
  • Develop commissioning, startup, turnover, and readiness plans for new equipment.
  • Coordinate startup across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and suppliers.
  • Drive issue resolution and ensure safe transition to production.

Skills

Industrial automation
Robotics & vision
Process equipment operation
Startup leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical or Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC/Automation hardware
HMI/SCADA
Robotics systems
Machine vision systems
AMRs & material handling

Job description

Qnity's Global Automation Team seeks an experienced Automation Process Equipment Engineer to lead commissioning and startup of a new manufacturing facility. You will coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and external suppliers to ensure a safe, timely transition into commercial production.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing automation, hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics, machine vision, AMRs, and system integration, plus proven leadership in startup

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