Mechanical Engineering Technician
DuPont · Virginia
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at DuPont (chemicals) in Virginia. Provide on-site technical support for manufacturing operations including CNC machining of Vespel® parts and shapes.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Tooling, SolidWorks
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How this role compares
Against 422 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $104k–$140k, from 170 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 52%
- Team leadership 31%
- Automation 26%
- FMEA 25%
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Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, Machining, SolidWorks, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Key Responsibilities
- ◆Provide on-site technical support for manufacturing operations including CNC machining of Vespel® parts and shapes
- ◆Program and optimize CNC machining centers
- ◆Design and fabricate tooling, fixtures, and inspection gauges for discrete part manufacturing
- ◆Oversee the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure production/technology changes are thoroughly reviewed and documented.
- ◆Create work instructions to support new parts and operations.
- ◆Support capital planning for manufacturing and facility equipment needs.
- ◆Provide project support, including development of basic data, documentation management, and technical assistance.
- ◆Interface with the Manufacturing Technology and Quality organizations at the Pencader site
- ◆Provide regular updates and communicate progress to project team leaders and stakeholders.
- ◆Understand and adhere to Pencader Mechanical Drafting standards and practices
Required Qualifications
- ✓Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering technology or a related field
- ✓Minimum 10 years of experience
- ✓Proficiency in CNC programming
- ✓Proficiency in CAD/CAM 3D modeling
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills
- ✓Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, documentation, and reporting
- ✓Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
- ✓Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
- ✓Proficiency in ASME 14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience using SolidWorks
- ✓Experience using Product Data Management (PDM) software
- ✓Experience in a discreet manufacturing environment, particularly with change management processes.
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The Dupont Vespel® business is looking for a full-time Mechanical Engineering Technician to join the team.
- •*This position is located at our Ridgeway, VA site.**
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Technician with an Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or a related field. A successful candidate will possess a technical foundation in mechanical equipment design / troubleshooting and machining, a quality-focused mindset, and the organization, communication skills, and initiative to support a mixed manufacturing environment.
This role involves designing fixtures, reading and creating drawings, programming CNC machining centers, and helping optimize manufacturing processes at the Ridgeway Site , as well as working with the Operations team at the Pencader Site in Newark, DE.