Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Eastman; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Mechanical Technologist to provide mechanical technical support across manufacturing units. The role covers project execution from studies to capital project support, ensuring safety and reliability.

You will work with Plant Engineering, Maintenance, and Development teams, documenting designs, estimating costs, and using tools like P&ID knowledge, Microsoft Office, and SAP to streamline projects.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 5 years equivalent experience in technical field.
• Industrial or chemical plant environment experience preferred.
• Familiarity with P&ID and Mechanical/Piping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support a manufacturing division in design and installation of mechanical projects including engineering studies, equipment specification and selection, capital project support, cost estimates, technical field support and troubleshooting.
• Ensure mechanical safety in manufacturing areas and work safely.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Development, and Manufacturing teams to achieve production, reliability, and maintenance goals.
• Lead and work with Plant Engineering teams to provide technical solutions, project management, and support throughout project cycles.
• Assist in the installation, check-out, and start-up of new or modified equipment and systems.
• Support and mentor teams, contribute to global engineering initiatives, and provide mechanical technical support for troubleshooting and operational improvements.
• Utilize various digital tools and software for project management and documentation.
• Produce drawings, cost estimates, and support department initiatives while ensuring safety.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visitwww.eastman.com .

Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Technologist you will provide mechanical technical support for Eastman manufacturing units in Kingsport, TN. Individuals in this role utilize a broad range of mechanical skills on projects that range from small, fast-paced production projects to development projects, to execution of capital projects.

Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility will be to support a manufacturing division in the design and installation of various mechanical projects including engineering studies, mechanical equipment/instrument specification and selection, capital project support, project estimating, technical field support and troubleshooting of systems and equipment, project scope documentation, equipment selection and installation design, etc.
• Ensure mechanical safety in manufacturing areas and work safely.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Development, and Manufacturing teams to achieve production, reliability, and maintenance goals.
• Lead and work with Plant Engineering teams to provide technical solutions, project management, and support throughout project cycles.
• Assist in the installation, check-out, and start-up of new or modified equipment and systems.
• Support and mentor teams, contribute to global engineering initiatives, and provide mechanical technical support for troubleshooting and operational improvements.
• Utilize various digital tools and software for project management and documentation.
• Produce drawings, cost estimates, and support department initiatives while ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 5 years equivalent experience in technical field
• Has advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. Strong preference for experience in an industrial or chemical plant environment.

Preferred experience to include:

• Technical Expertise: Experience with design, drafting, field verification, installation, documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving equipment in a chemical plant environment. General knowledge of mechanical components, including pumps, piping systems, valves, fans, machine design, textile equipment, piping analysis, and chemical process equipment.
• Project Management: Skills in project management, including capital project support (scope, definition, estimating), and technical field support of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Documentation and Analysis: Working knowledge of P&ID and Mechanical/Piping documentation. Excellent analysis and communication skills to interpret manufacturing requests and convey technical solutions.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, SAP experience a plus.
• Work Environment Adaptability: Ability to work in both design office and operating plant environments.

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Nearest Major Market: Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville