At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world.If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!WHY JOIN US?Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter!Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.The Kapton® film manufacturing business is seeking a Automation and Process Control Engineer at the Dupont site in Circleville, Ohio.The Automation and Process Control Engineer role provides technical expertise and strategic direction to improve Dupont’s competitive advantage for the manufacturing of Kapton® Polyimide Films. The Kapton® facilities consist of polymer manufacturing, solvent distillation and extraction, film casting, and numerous converting operations such as coating, heat treatment, and slitting. The Circleville site also manufactures Tedlar® film, Teflon® film and Vespel® resin, and has a wide variety of on-site engineering disciplines such as R&D and project engineering, in addition to the 35+ engineers in the Kapton® Manufacturing Technology department, including several peer A&PC engineers.With a focus on optimizing the asset’s control systems, the A&PC Engineer will lead challenging and exciting programs geared towards improving reliability, capacity, and process efficiency. The engineer will be exposed to multiple manufacturing processes and provide day-to-day support as plant operations require.Responsibilities:
Provides control systems technical support to areas of responsibility.
Identifies and works with technical personnel to develop best practices for process(es)/equipment.
Enables and assists in the training of operators and mechanics as well as other technical team members to improve the understanding of the areas’ control systems.
Leads troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex control system related issues.
Drives/leads changes of machine & process control design for areas of responsibility.
Responsible for developing/updating maintenance/operating procedures impacted by control systems.
Assists in the development of the 5-year technology improvement roadmap.
Responsible to ensure adequate basic data is created for CapEx projects and provides resourcing support (e.g., development and/or Plans for Commissioning, Decommissioning, Start-Up and Shut Down)
Participate in area PHAs, provide safety interlock expertise, and develop an understanding of area field instrumentation.
Networks and leverages the broader organization, as needed.
Minimum qualifications:
Technical Degree (BS, MS) in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
DCS and PLC troubleshooting & upgrade experience, software & hardware.
Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, solve, or help others solve equipment and/or process issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of key PSM Technology elements such as Process Hazards Analysis, Process Technology, Management of Change-Technology, RAGAGEP among others.
Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, mentor, develop others, and work in a team-based environment.
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects.
Demonstrated skill in team building and achieving results through influence and negotiation.
Good interpersonal and communication skills; must work well in both self-managed and team environment.
Ability to access and network with appropriate site and corporate teams to gain or share knowledge.
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