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Automation Controls Engineer

Qnity
Newark, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 10/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2025
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 consist of batch polymer manufacturing, film coating and converting operations.

This business unit is currently part of DuPont’s Electronics and Industrial Division and will become part of the new Electronics Company (Qnity) when DuPont splits into 2 new companies. Electronics and Industrial is comprised of a number of high growth global businesses supplying a broad array of materials to multiple consumer electronics and industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Part of site Automation and Process Control (A&PC) team responsible for support of manufacturing plant operations
  • 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)
  • Provides technical expertise to support the following:
  • 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 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 Qualifications

  • 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)

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