Automation Process Equipment Engineer – B17 Finishing Expansion

Qnity; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity Electronics, Inc. は、B17 Finishing Expansionの自動化と新設備の起動を主導するAutomation Process Equipment Engineerを募集します。新規製造施設の立ち上げ支援、既存の制約工程を高度な自動化環境へ転送する責任を担います。

候補者はロボット・検査・材料搬送の自動化技術に熟知し、Operations/Engineering/Maintenance/Qualityと連携して、立上げ・安定運用・最適化を推進します。安全・法令順守を徹底し、国際的なチームと協働します。

Qualifications

• 機械/電気/自動化/制御/製造エンジニアリング分野の学士・修士号を有すること。
• 製造業・自動化・工程設備・大型プロジェクトの経験が5年以上あること。
• 製造設備の立上げ・起動の経験があること。
• 大規模設備投資、設備移管の経験があること。

Responsibilities

• 新しい設備のCommissioningとStartupを計画・実行する。
• 新しいプロセス設備と自動化システムの立上げ・移行計画を作成する。
• 運用準備・各部門と連携し起動開始を支援する。
• 性能課題を解決し、信頼性と生産性を向上させる。
• プロジェクト範囲・スケジュール・起動マイルストーンと整合させる。
• FAT/SAT実行やトラブルシューティング資料を作成・更新する。

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics

Machine vision

PLC

HMI

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation/Controls/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Robotics

Machine Vision

Automated Inspection Systems

Material Handling Automation

PLC

HMI

Job description

先端エレクトロニクスの世界で、次の飛躍 ‘Next Leap’ を実現しませんか？

急速に変化するテクノロジーとコネクティビティの分野で、成功への原動力となる課題解決に挑戦しませんか？あなたの発想力、熱意、そして問題解決力で、エレクトニクスのさらなる飛躍を形にしましょう。

Qnityは、先端エレクトロニクスやハイテク産業向けの材料・ソリューションを提供するグローバルリーダーです。しかし、私たちの強みは製品だけではありません。新しい可能性に挑戦し続け、常にチャレンジを楽しむ結束力のある仲間が集まっています。すべてのメンバーが、最先端技術の実現に貢献しています。

Qnityは、未来を見据えて挑戦する人、既成概念を打ち破る人、そして多様な視点を歓迎します。なぜなら、私たちは世界の進歩を加速させる重要な役割を担っているからです。Qnityで、あなたのキャリアをスタートさせる、または次のステージへ進めるチャンスを見つけてください。

Position Summary

The Qnity Global Automation Team is seeking an experienced Automation Process Equipment Engineer to join the B17 Finishing Expansion Commissioning & Startup (C&SU) Team. This role will be responsible for supporting the startup of a newly constructed manufacturing facility and the transfer of an existing constrained production process into a highly automated production environment.

The successful candidate will lead the commissioning and startup of new process equipment and automation systems while ensuring a safe, effective, and timely transition into commercial manufacturing operations. The expansion includes advanced automation technologies such as robotic pick-and-place systems, automated cutting cells, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated inspection systems (AIS), machine vision technologies, and integrated material handling systems.

The engineer will develop and execute commissioning and startup plans, coordinate equipment qualification activities, support operational readiness, and drive continuous improvement of both existing and future automation technologies. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and external equipment suppliers, this role will serve as a key technical leader throughout startup, stabilization, and optimization of the new manufacturing area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of Commissioning and Startup (C&SU) activities for the B17 Finishing Expansion.
• Develop detailed commissioning, startup, turnover, and operational readiness plans for new process equipment and automation systems.
• Coordinate startup activities across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and equipment suppliers.
• Drive issue resolution during commissioning, startup, and process stabilization phases.
• Support equipment acceptance, qualification, validation, and production ramp-up activities.
• Ensure all systems are transitioned safely and effectively from project execution to operational ownership.

Automation & Process Equipment

• Provide technical leadership for automated manufacturing equipment including: Robotic pick-and-place systems Automated cutting cells Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) Automated Inspection Systems (AIS) Machine vision systems Automated material handling systems PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Support integration and commissioning of controls, robotics, safety systems, and manufacturing execution interfaces.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers and engineering partners to resolve startup and performance issues.
• Drive equipment reliability, performance optimization, and automation enhancements.

Project Execution & Technical Leadership

• Serve as a key technical resource for the transfer of production from an existing constrained operation into the new facility.
• Support construction completion, equipment installation, FAT/SAT execution, and startup readiness reviews.
• Coordinate punch-list management, startup risk assessments, and mitigation activities.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including commissioning plans, startup procedures, troubleshooting guides, and operating standards.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple workstreams while ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and startup milestones.

Safety & Compliance

• Support EHS initiatives and promote a strong safety culture throughout project execution and startup.
• Participate in Machine Risk Assessments (MRAs) and implementation of machine safeguarding solutions.
• Support the application of Qnity machine safety standards and startup safety reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Management of Change (MOC) requirements and engineering standards.
• Lead safe startup practices and operational readiness evaluations prior to production launch.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, process equipment, or capital project execution.
• Experience commissioning and starting up manufacturing equipment and automated production systems.
• Experience supporting major capital projects, facility expansions, or production transfers.
• Demonstrated success troubleshooting and optimizing automated manufacturing systems in a production environment.

Technical Expertise

• Experience with industrial automation systems, controls integration, and automated process equipment.
• Experience with robotics, machine vision, automated inspection systems, and material handling automation.
• Understanding of PLC, HMI, motion control, and industrial networking systems.
• Experience working with automated web-handling, converting, cutting, or discrete manufacturing processes preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment qualification, startup planning, FAT/SAT execution, and operational readiness processes.
• Experience collaborating with OEMs, system integrators, and equipment suppliers.

Leadership Skills

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through startup and operational challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly motivated problem solver capable of making sound technical decisions in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across multiple organizations.

Travel

• Ability to travel as required during equipment fabrication, testing, installation, and startup phases.

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