Senior Manufacturing Technology (MT) Automation Project Engineer

Qnity; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay & benefits

Job summary

Qnity, a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics, seeks a senior automation engineer to lead complex capital projects from concept through startup at our Newark, DE site. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, define equipment and system requirements, and drive successful FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering and 7+ years in automation, with PLC controls (AB/Siemens/Mitsubishi), robotics, and MOC/validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• 7+ years in automation, equipment engineering, or capital project execution in manufacturing.
• Experience leading automation system integration and deployment.
• Strong background with PLC controls (AB, Siemens, Mitsubishi) and robotics.
• Experience with MOC and structured change review processes.
• Experience leading equipment qualification, validation, and customer-sensitive implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex automation capital projects from concept through startup.
• Develop project Statements of Work (SOWs) with leveraged engineering teams.
• Lead basic data development with stakeholders to define equipment and system requirements.
• Integrate multi-disciplinary systems including robotics, vision inspection, web-handling, and contamination control systems.
• Coordinate installation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Act as primary site interface to global automation teams; support design reviews and implementation alignment.
• Lead change qualification and validation activities, including MOC, risk assessments, and change review processes.
• Ensure all changes meet customer, quality, and regulatory requirements with minimal production disruption.
• Ensure compliance with machine safety, EHS, and internal standards.

Skills

Project Leadership

PLC Controls

Robotics

Vision Systems

Change Management

Qualification & Validation

SOW Development

Data Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ABB PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Cognex

Keyence

ISRA

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex automation capital projects from concept through startup
• Develop project Statements of Work (SOWs) with leveraged engineering teams
• Lead basic data development with stakeholders (ops, process, quality) to define equipment and system requirements
• Integrate multi-disciplinary systems including robotics, vision inspection, web-handling, and contamination control systems
• Coordinate installation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities
• Act as primary site interface to global automation teams; support design reviews and implementation alignment
• Lead change qualification and validation activities, including MOC, risk assessments, and change review processes
• Ensure all changes meet customer, quality, and regulatory requirements with minimal production disruption
• Ensure compliance with machine safety, EHS, and internal standards

Position is site-based in Newark, DE, with periodic travel (<15%) to global manufacturing sites and vendor locations for FAT/SAT and project support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in automation, equipment engineering, or capital project execution in manufacturing
• Proven experience leading complex automation system integration and deployment
• Strong background integrating mechanical systems, PLC-based controls (A-B, Siemens, Mitsubishi), and robotics (ABB, KUKA)
• Experience with Management of Change (MOC) and structured change review processes
• Experience leading equipment qualification, validation, and customer-sensitive implementations

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with robotic pick-and-place systems (material handling, packaging, boxing)
• Experience deploying machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)
• Familiarity with web-handling/roll-to-roll manufacturing and inspection systems (ISRA)
• Experience integrating robotics, vision, and custom equipment into automated production cells
• Experience with FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup of complex equipment
• Experience working within a leveraged/global engineering model
• Background in semiconductor, advanced materials, or high-precision manufacturing environments
• Experience with 3D Design (SolidWorks) and/or Electrical Design software packages (AutoCAD)

• Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

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.

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