Lab Automation & Process Development Engineer

8974 DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

8974 DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC is seeking a Process Development and Automation Engineer to design, implement, and advance automation and robotics solutions across laboratory, pilot, and process development environments. This role involves integrating hardware, controls, software, data systems, and instrumentation to accelerate experimentation and enable technology transfer.

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD or a BS/MS with 5+ years of relevant experience, strong CAD (SolidWorks)

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, or closely related field. Candidates with a BS or MS degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• Proficiency in at least one 3D CAD modeling software package; SolidWorks preferred
• Proficiency in at least one programming language; C++ preferred
• 5+ years' experience designing, modifying, or supporting automated process equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including fluency in English
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required
• Strong learning agility and ability to collaborate effectively across global teams, regions, and cultures

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation and robotics solutions for laboratory, pilot, and process development environments, integrating hardware, controls, instrumentation, software, and data systems.
• Lead or support process development initiatives where automation can accelerate experimentation, improve scale-up, and enable effective technology transfer.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and operations teams to identify technical challenges and translate requirements into practical automation solutions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to define project scope, develop Statements of Work (SOWs), procure equipment, and oversee installation, qualification, and startup activities.
• Participate in vendor visits to monitor fabrication quality and witness factory acceptance testing.
• Evaluate and apply emerging technologies in robotics, automation, sensing, digital tools, and advanced process development to drive innovation and business value.
• Ensure automation systems are designed, implemented, and operated with a strong focus on safety, reliability, maintainability, and user adoption.
• Verify that designs and specifications are accurate, complete, feasible, and compliant with applicable engineering and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design packages, standard operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and lessons learned, to support sustainable operation and future scale-up efforts.

Skills

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Learning agility

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering / Robotics / Automation

BS/MS with 5+ years experience

Tools

SolidWorks

C++

CAD software

Job description

8974 DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC is seeking a Process Development and Automation Engineer to design, implement, and advance automation and robotics solutions across laboratory, pilot, and process development environments. This role involves integrating hardware, controls, software, data systems, and instrumentation to accelerate experimentation and enable technology transfer.

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD or a BS/MS with 5+ years of relevant experience, strong CAD (SolidWorks)