Senior Automation Engineer

Qnity; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Newark, DE is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer. The role involves designing industrial control systems, supporting manufacturing operations, and troubleshooting complex issues. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. This position offers a full-time employment with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused on control systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of NEC and machine safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform control system electrical design and hands-on support.
• Provide technical expertise for capital projects.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis for manufacturing problems.

Skills

Control system electrical design

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree

Tools

ControlLogix PLC

Wonderware HMI

AutoCAD electrical

Job description

Overview

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We are seeking an experienced Automation Controls Engineer to join our chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of industrial controls equipment within our multi-unit production facility. The CMP facilities include batch polymer manufacturing, film coating, and converting operations. This business unit is part of DuPont’s Electronics and Industrial Division and will become part of the new Electronics Company (Qnity) when DuPont splits into two new companies. Electronics and Industrial comprises high-growth global businesses supplying materials to multiple consumer electronics and industrial sectors.

About the Role: The Automation Controls Engineer will be part of the site Automation and Process Control (A&PC) team responsible for support of manufacturing plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform control system electrical design and hands-on support for process equipment (e.g., drives, programmable logic controller [PLC] logic programming, human-machine interfaces [HMIs], wiring schematics, instrumentation, and motor control systems).
• Provide technical expertise to support capital projects including Statements of Work (SOW), Design Reviews, Construction, Acceptance Tests, Commissioning, and Safety Reviews.
• Renewal planning for existing machine controls to replace obsolete equipment.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex manufacturing problems.
• Management of Change, including technical reviewer of site MOC processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school or related degree (Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology) or equivalent controls engineering experience required.
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused on the design and maintenance of industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with diverse PLC hardware (ControlLogix, SLC-500, PLC-5, Siemens, Wonderware HMI, VFDs).
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), machine safety practices (ISO 13849), and strong understanding of electrical safe work practices (NEC 70E).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, prioritize, and complete multiple technical projects and daily tasks while working within and influencing a cross-functional team.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical ideas and concepts with technical and non-technical audiences (written and verbal).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with advanced PLC programming methods.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot industrial networking and communications protocols (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Modbus, etc).
• SQL Database experience - developing database queries and HMI scripting.
• Expertise in design and support of web handling equipment, including motor drive control systems.
• Expertise in design and support of automated process equipment including robotics, barcoding, and inspection systems (vision and scanning).
• Working knowledge of UL508A (Standards for Industrial Control Panels).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD electrical.
• Working knowledge and understanding of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).

Equal Opportunity

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

Benefits

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more, visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing; Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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