R&D Lab Automation & Process Development Engineer

DuPont Group; Delaware; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont seeks a Process Development and Automation Engineer to innovate automation and robotics for lab, pilot, and process development. You will integrate hardware, controls, instrumentation, software, and data systems to enable faster learning and higher productivity.

Responsibilities include leading project work, collaborating with scientists and operations, and ensuring safety, reliability, and successful technology transfer in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or BS/MS with 5+ years in automation/robotics in industry.
• Proficiency in CAD; SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation and robotics solutions for lab, pilot, and process development environments.
• Lead or support process development initiatives to accelerate experimentation and technology transfer.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and operations to translate requirements into practical automation.

Skills

Automation engineering

Robotics

Mechatronics

Instrumentation

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation or Robotics

BS/MS + 5+ years industry experience

Tools

SolidWorks

C++

Job description

DuPont seeks a Process Development and Automation Engineer to innovate automation and robotics for lab, pilot, and process development. You will integrate hardware, controls, instrumentation, software, and data systems to enable faster learning and higher productivity.

Responsibilities include leading project work, collaborating with scientists and operations, and ensuring safety, reliability, and successful technology transfer in a dynamic research environment.