R&D Automation & Robotics Design Engineer

DuPont; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is seeking a R&D Automation Controls Design Engineer to help transform how research and process development are conducted. You will design and implement next-generation automation, robotics, and engineering solutions that accelerate discovery, improve experimental quality, and enable faster scale-up of new technologies.

Working at the intersection of engineering, automation, and scientific innovation, you will partner with researchers and technical experts to develop solutions ranging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Automation Engineering with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience designing, programming, deploying, and troubleshooting robotic systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (3D CAD) and C++ programming.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy automation and robotics solutions across lab to process development environments.
• Partner with scientists, engineers, technicians, and external vendors to translate challenges into scalable solutions.
• Lead or support process development initiatives to accelerate experimentation and enable effective technology transfer.
• Develop prototypes and custom-engineered systems from concept through implementation and commercialization.
• Define project scope, support equipment procurement, and oversee installation, qualification, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Evaluate and apply emerging technologies in robotics, automation, sensing, digital tools, and data systems.
• Manage multiple projects while balancing technical requirements, timelines, budgets, and priorities.
• Ensure automation systems are safe, reliable, maintainable, and compliant with standards.
• Develop technical documentation and troubleshooting resources.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Mechatronics

Instrumentation

Control systems

GUI design

3D CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Robotics/Automation Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

DuPont is seeking a R&D Automation Controls Design Engineer to help transform how research and process development are conducted. You will design and implement next-generation automation, robotics, and engineering solutions that accelerate discovery, improve experimental quality, and enable faster scale-up of new technologies.

Working at the intersection of engineering, automation, and scientific innovation, you will partner with researchers and technical experts to develop solutions ranging