Automation and Process Control Engineer

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS 

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. 

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. 

Chemours is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Automation and Process Control Engineer to join our growing Nafion™ ion exchange materials team. This position will be available at our Fayetteville, NC ​location and report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager

This position provides technical expertise in one or more technology areas and ensures safety, reliability, capability, and productivity of the facilities. Develops improved process instrumentation and control strategies which support improved process safety, yields, plant capacity and uptime performance. Mentors other engineers/chemists and assists in operations training.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide electrical and instrument support to the operations unit

• Create and implement changes of design pertaining to automation jobs ranging from small to major capital projects

• Implement DCS and PLC Software changes for new and existing systems

• Troubleshoot electrical and instrument problems as needed for the production areas

• Serve as an alarm and interlock guardian for the area.

• Implement corporate directives around automation and control systems.

• Lead RCFA pertaining to electrical and instrumentation equipment

• Resource of Electrical Safety team

The following is required for this role:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering, Or High school diploma with 10+ years of equivalent work experience demonstrating the required skills

• Minimum 0-5 years of process automation and control engineering experience or relevant coop experience.

• Competent in basic electrical and instrument design, maintenance, and installation. (Motors, Motor Starters, Drives, Soft-starters, Instrumentation)

• Knowledgeable in flow, pressure, temperature, level, PH and conductivity transmitters and sensing elements

• Knowledge on Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers

• Knowledgeable in variable frequency drives. 

The following is preferred for this role:

• Experience in Rockwell Automation is a plus

• Six Sigma certified as Green Belt preferred

• Competent in Safety Interlock Systems- working, testing and troubleshooting a plus

• Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) & Probability of Failure on Demand (PFD) experience is a plus

• Work experience in a chemical manufacturing process or oil / gas industry a huge plus

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program  

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits  

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

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The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."