Principle Automation and Process Control Engineer

2350-The Chemours Company FC, LLC; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 126,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits packages

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Diversity initiatives

Company-paid volunteer day

Job summary

The Chemours Company FC, LLC's Fayetteville Works site in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a MT Automation & Process Control Engineer to provide automation, instrumentation, and process-control expertise to support manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing control-system modifications, configuring DCS/PLC systems, troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and control issues, and mentoring plant personnel.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering and significant automation experience.
• At least 5 years of process automation and control engineering experience.
• Experience troubleshooting DCS and PLC in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation, electrical, instrumentation, and process-control support to manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement automation and control-system modifications for improvements and capital projects.
• Configure, modify, and troubleshoot DCS and PLC systems for existing and new processes.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control-system issues affecting plant operations.
• Serve as alarm and interlock guardian for the assigned area and support RCFA activities.
• Support capital projects with technical development, equipment specs, installation, and startup.

Skills

Automation experience

Process control

DCS/PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Instrumentation knowledge

RCFA / root cause analysis

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

DCS (ABB) experience

Rockwell PLCs

Safety Instrumented Systems

Job description

Manufacturing Technology (MT) Automation & Process Control Engineer

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

This position is located at the Fayetteville Works site in Fayetteville, NC and will report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager. This position provides technical expertise in automation, process controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems supporting manufacturing operations. The engineer will develop and implement process-control strategies that improve process safety, product quality, yield, plant capacity, reliability, and uptime. The role combines hands‑on plant troubleshooting with automation improvements and capital-project support and requires close partnership with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, and capital-project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation, electrical, instrumentation, and process‑control support to manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement automation and control‑system modifications ranging from small plant improvements to major capital projects.
• Configure, modify, and troubleshoot DCS and PLC systems supporting existing and new manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control‑system issues affecting plant operations.
• Serve as an alarm and interlock system guardian for the assigned manufacturing area.
• Implement corporate automation and process‑control standards and directives.
• Support and lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) activities involving electrical, instrumentation, and control‑system equipment.
• Provide technical support to electrical‑safety initiatives and related plant programs.
• Support capital projects through technical development, equipment specification, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and training to plant personnel as needed.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering and significant relevant automation/process‑control experience, including at least 5 years of process automation and control engineering experience.
• Electrical or Chemical Engineering backgrounds are preferred; other engineering disciplines may be considered when supported by strong relevant controls experience.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including sufficient programming knowledge to diagnose problems and make basic modifications.
• Working knowledge of electrical and motor‑control systems, including motors, motor starters, soft starters, variable‑frequency/variable‑speed drives, and low‑voltage controls.
• Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation, including flow, pressure, temperature, level, pH, and conductivity transmitters and sensing elements.
• Demonstrated ability to support both plant troubleshooting/operational needs and automation or capital‑project work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ABB Distributed Control Systems and/or Rockwell Automation PLC systems.
• Experience with Safety Interlock Systems or Safety Instrumented Systems, including operation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Probability of Failure on Demand (PFD) concepts.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, aerospace, or another complex industrial/process manufacturing environment.
• Root Cause Failure Analysis, continuous‑improvement, or Six Sigma Green Belt experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Company‑paid Volunteer Day

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E‑Verify employer Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

Pay Range (in local currency): $126,067.00 - $196,980.00 Chemours Level: 27 Annual Bonus Target: 14%

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry".