Manufacturing Automation Engineer
DuPont · Valley View, OH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at DuPont (chemicals) in Valley View, OH. Implement and support automation and robotics solutions within manufacturing operations.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Automation, CNC
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How this role compares
Against 19 other live controls postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)
Typical $110k–$148k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 75%
- ✓ Automation 75%
- ✓ Robotics 60%
- Team leadership 45%
- Lean 30%
- AutoCAD 25%
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This plant: DuPont in Valley View
3 other open roles at this site.
- Production Technician · Production · Technician
- Contract Manufacturing Manager · Manufacturing · Manager
- Plant Continuous Improvement Leader · Lean / CI · Manager
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Key Responsibilities
- ◆Implement and support automation and robotics solutions within manufacturing operations.
- ◆Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, controls, and machine logic.
- ◆Support controller upgrades and equipment modernization projects.
- ◆Lead automation and capital projects from concept through startup.
- ◆Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to solve technical challenges.
- ◆Improve machine safety, reliability, and performance.
- ◆Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of automation-related issues.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- ✓1+ years of automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience with PLC programming, machine controls, and automation systems.
- ✓Experience with robotics integration and industrial equipment.
- ✓Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Experience with Universal Robots (UR) and/or ABB Robotics.
- ✓Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and control systems.
- ✓HMI development experience.
- ✓Knowledge of CNC equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and machine safety systems.
This is an onsite role and supports both Valley View and Stow, OH, with most time spent at the Valley View site and regular travel between locations.
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DuPont is seeking an Manufacturing Automation Engineer to support automation and controls initiatives across our Valley View and Stow manufacturing sites. This role will focus on implementing robotic solutions, upgrading machine controls, improving manufacturing processes, and supporting automation projects that enhance safety, productivity, and operational performance.