Automation Process Equipment Engineer – B17 Finishing Expansion

Qnity Electronics · Newark, DE

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Level: Engineer
Team: Controls
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Chemicals
Posted: Today

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An engineer-level controls role at Qnity Electronics (chemicals) in Newark, DE.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics, Automation, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $99k–$143k.

Median of the low and high ends of 257 live postings that list pay, out of 786 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Automation 73%
✓ PLC 68%
✓ Robotics 41%
✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 27%
Root cause 27%

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Position Summary

The Qnity Global Automation Team is seeking an experienced Automation Process Equipment Engineer to join the B17 Finishing Expansion Commissioning & Startup (C&SU) Team. This role will be responsible for supporting the startup of a newly constructed manufacturing facility and the transfer of an existing constrained production process into a highly automated production environment.

The successful candidate will lead the commissioning and startup of new process equipment and automation systems while ensuring a safe, effective, and timely transition into commercial manufacturing operations. The expansion includes advanced automation technologies such as robotic pick-and-place systems, automated cutting cells, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated inspection systems (AIS), machine vision technologies, and integrated material handling systems.

The engineer will develop and execute commissioning and startup plans, coordinate equipment qualification activities, support operational readiness, and drive continuous improvement of both existing and future automation technologies. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and external equipment suppliers, this role will serve as a key technical leader throughout startup, stabilization, and optimization of the new manufacturing area.

Key Responsibilities

◆Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of Commissioning and Startup (C&SU) activities for the B17 Finishing Expansion.
◆Develop detailed commissioning, startup, turnover, and operational readiness plans for new process equipment and automation systems.
◆Coordinate startup activities across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and equipment suppliers.
◆Drive issue resolution during commissioning, startup, and process stabilization phases.
◆Support equipment acceptance, qualification, validation, and production ramp-up activities.
◆Ensure all systems are transitioned safely and effectively from project execution to operational ownership.

requirements

and engineering standards.

✓Lead safe startup practices and operational readiness evaluations prior to production launch.

Education

✓Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience

✓5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, process equipment, or capital project execution.
✓Experience commissioning and starting up manufacturing equipment and automated production systems.
✓Experience supporting major capital projects, facility expansions, or production transfers.
✓Demonstrated success troubleshooting and optimizing automated manufacturing systems in a production environment.

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