What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer position at Evonik?
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Step into a critical role where your technical expertise powers real impact. As an Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineer at Evonik’s Chester, PA site, you’ll take ownership of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems that keep our operations running safely and efficiently. You’ll lead hands-on improvements, guide cross-functional collaboration, and help shape a culture rooted in safety, trust, and technical excellence. Whether you're solving complex issues, mentoring technicians, or optimizing energy use, your work will directly support Evonik’s performance, sustainability goals, and long-term success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee design, installation, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems, including DCS, PLCs, HMIs, and MCCs.
- Act as a technical leader for the I&E technician team (union employees), providing hands-on support and helping prioritize work across routine and emergency tasks.
- Troubleshoot complex electrical and instrumentation issues and lead resolution in collaboration with engineering, contractors, and maintenance teams.
- Maintain detailed documentation of electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and control panel layouts.
- Lead or support preventative maintenance (PM) programs to enhance equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, ISO 50001, and other applicable codes, standards, and safety protocols.
- Drive energy efficiency and reliability improvements through root cause analysis, risk-based maintenance strategies, and data-driven performance evaluations.
- Execute capital projects including scope development, cost estimation, contractor management, and technical review.
- Provide mentorship and training to engineers and maintenance personnel; support site GMP and food safety procedures.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, EHS, Quality, and Logistics teams, as well as with global engineering and energy optimization groups.
REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering strongly preferred; related degrees considered with significant, demonstrated electrical system experience.
- Experience: 5 years in manufacturing with maintenance, reliability, or instrumentation and electrical focus.
- Proficiency in control systems such as DeltaV, Siemens, Yokogawa, or Allen-Bradley
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ISO 50001, and energy-reduction strategies
- Experience with PR/PO processes, contractor oversight, permitting, and safety programs
- Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies; familiarity with SPC, MTBF, and/or related statistical tools.
- Tools & Systems: SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerApps, and LIMS familiarity is a plus.
Who You Are
- Hands-on and approachable; thrives in a proactive, team-first environment.
- Detail-oriented and safety-focused, especially in high-voltage electrical systems.
- Strong communicator who earns trust and respect from union and non-union staff alike.
- Strategic thinker who takes initiative and enjoys solving complex technical problems.
- Comfortable balancing technical leadership with field-level support.
Your Career Path
Evonik offers a clear path for growth. This position serves as a strong launchpad toward future roles in technical management, site leadership, and beyond. With 60 sites across North America and a culture that promotes internal mobility, mentorship, and continued education, you’ll have room to thrive and explore new directions.
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
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Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Wenda Cenexant [C]
Company is
Evonik Corporation
