Automation & Process Specialist – Corian® Operations

DuPont · Buffalo, NY

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Level: Specialist
Team: Controls
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 7+ years
Industry: Chemicals
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A specialist controls role at DuPont (chemicals) in Buffalo, NY.

They ask for: 7+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Root cause, PLC, Automation, MES

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How this role compares

Against 18 other live controls postings in New York.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: More than usual (7+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 84%
✓ Automation 84%
AutoCAD 37%
✓ Root cause 32%
✓ MES 26%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 21%

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It asks for 7+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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This plant: DuPont in Buffalo

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requirements

✓Drive automation strategy: Lead automation improvement initiatives aligned with site safety, quality, and productivity goals
✓Lead capital & lifecycle planning: Define and execute long-term strategies to manage control system hardware and software obsolescence
✓Deliver impactful projects: Lead and support automation and controls scope for capital projects, including control narratives and execution
✓Strengthen operational excellence: Support plant operations through advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem solving
✓Lead and develop talent: Manage and mentor a team of Automation & Process Control professionals, building capability and engagement
✓Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with operations, maintenance, IT, and engineering teams to deliver sustainable results

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

✓Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
✓5-7 years of experience in a PSM-regulated chemical manufacturing environment with focus on automation and process controls.

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Automation & Process Control Specialist – Corian® Operations

Lead the systems that power world-class manufacturing. Drive safety, reliability, and performance at scale.

At DuPont, we’re working on things that matter—advancing materials that enable everyday technologies, protect people, and drive sustainable innovation. Within our Corian® operations, we are seeking an experienced Automation & Process Control Specialist to shape and optimize the digital and control backbone of our manufacturing systems with future growth potential .

This is a hands-on where you will own and elevate our Manufacturing Operations Management systems—driving safety, reliability, and performance across a complex, high-hazard chemical manufacturing environment.

If you are passionate about automation excellence, technical leadership, and continuous improvement , this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Why This Role Matters

You will play a critical role in ensuring our manufacturing systems operate safely, reliably, and at peak performance—directly impacting productivity, product quality, and operational excellence. You’ll also lead the evolution of our automation landscape, ensuring long-term system sustainability and modernization.

What You’ll Do

•Own critical control systems: Ensure Corian® Manufacturing Operations Management systems (DCS, PLC, MES) operate with high safety, reliability, and data integrity
•Champion safety & compliance: Ensure all control systems meet DuPont standards, including PSM and cybersecurity

Technical Expertise

•Strong experience with Rockwell PlantPAx, FactoryTalk View, AspenTech IP.21, and PCN hardware , including programming capability
•Experience with GE Proficy MES systems
•Deep understanding of process control in chemical manufacturing environments
•Proven experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and alarm management standards
•Demonstrated ability to develop control narratives and lead automation scope on capital projects

Leadership & Impact

•Experience working in cross functional teams in a manufacturing or engineering environment
•Data-driven decision maker with a bias for action and ownership
•Strong problem solver who can navigate complex, ambiguous technical challenges
•Proven commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
•Ability to coach and mentor team members with less experience

What Sets This Role Apart

•High-impact leadership: Direct influence on plant safety, reliability, and performance
•Strategic + hands-on scope: Own both day-to-day operations and long-term automation strategy
•Work on critical systems: Lead systems that are essential to safe, efficient manufacturing
•Visibility & collaboration: Partner across functions and leadership to drive site performance

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a technical specialist who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and is passionate about automation excellence , we’d love to connect.

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DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page .