Early Career Automation & Process Control Engineer
This Automation & Process Control Engineer position is part of the
Dow/DuPont Electronics & Imaging business, with locations in several
locations including Hayward, CA, Fort Madison, IA, Circleville, OH, Louisville,
KY, Buffalo, NY, Towanda, PA, Manati, PR, Marlbourgh, MA, Newark, DE, and
Parlin, NJ.
The engineer will lead and/or support challenging and exciting programs to
improve safety, quality, reliability, uptime, capacity, yields and reducing
emissions and cost. Involvement in day-to-day troubleshooting to assure safe,
continuous operation is a must. The engineer will provide technical support
for new project start-ups, test runs, and special procedures as needed.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to the following:
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Set Provide day to day troubleshooting for DCS hardware/software, instrumentation, and controls.
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Identifying new process control improvement opportunities. The position is also responsible for designing and implementing these improvements.
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Provide site support for A&PC networks and electrical safety team.
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Specifies and documents technology/equipment parameters to insure the process is capable of delivering product that meets or exceeds established quality specifications. Works directly with other resources in the business to continuously improve quality across the supply chain.
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Recommends, specifies, and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and mechanical equipment. Works closely with Operations and Maintenance to implement continuous improvement, including training of operators. Leads the organization through asset effectiveness improvement programs.
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Works with Process Safety Management (PSM) critical equipment and processes. Understands how PSM requirements are implemented in the process and leads process hazards analysis (PHA).
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Provides technical support required to maintain day-to-day production activities
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Participates in and leads Incident Investigations, including implementing resulting recommendations.
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Effectively interfaces with technicians/operators
Job Qualifications
- B.S. Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineer
- 3.0 GPA or higher preferred
- 6 months of relevant work experience
- U.S. Citizen or other residency status permitting Export Control clearance
- Strong technical and functional skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing safety and methodologies applicable to a manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated ability to support, complex, time-sensitive projects.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Willingness to provide 24x7 area support when required.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, must work well in both self-managed and team environment.
Preferred:
- Coop experience in a Manufacturing Technical environment
- Experience with high hazard process safety.
- Experience with Six Sigma methodology.
- Training and experience with root cause failure analysis, process hazards analysis (PHA).