Dupont
R&D Process Development & Automation Engineer
Wimington, Delaware · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
C++Data AnalysisA/B TestingProject ManagementProcess ImprovementSolidWorksRoboticsMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringControlsResearchExperimental DesignCommunicationProblem SolvingActuators
About the role
- At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive.
- Whether it's providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world.
- Discover the many reasons the world's most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement automation and robotics solutions for laboratory, pilot, and process development environments, integrating hardware, controls, instrumentation, software, and data systems.
- Lead or support process development initiatives where automation can accelerate experimentation, improve scale-up, and enable effective technology transfer.
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and operations teams to identify technical challenges and translate requirements into practical automation solutions.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to define project scope, develop Statements of Work (SOWs), procure equipment, and oversee installation, qualification, and startup activities.
- Evaluate and apply emerging technologies in robotics, automation, sensing, digital tools, and advanced process development to drive innovation and business value.
- Ensure automation systems are designed, implemented, and operated with a strong focus on safety, reliability, maintainability, and user adoption.
- Verify that designs and specifications are accurate, complete, feasible, and compliant with applicable engineering and safety standards.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design packages, standard operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and lessons learned, to support sustainable operation, continuous improvement, and future scale-up efforts.
- Creative and practical problem-solving skills with a track record of developing innovative engineering solutions.
- Experience designing, developing, or integrating electro-mechanical systems, robotic workcells, and automated laboratory or pilot-scale platforms.
Requirements
- Candidates with a BS or MS degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience will also be considered.
- 5+ years' experience designing, modifying, or supporting automated process equipment
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% as required.
- Experience with controls, programming, data integration, or user interface development
- Experience working in research, pilot plant, product development, or innovation-driven environments
- Familiarity with vendor engagement, equipment qualification, and system commissioning
- Experience supporting scale-up, process improvement, or technology transfer activities
- Proficiency in at least one 3D CAD modeling software package; SolidWorks preferred
- Proficiency in at least one programming language; C++ preferred
Nice to have
- Proficiency in at least one 3D CAD modeling software package
- SolidWorks preferred
- Proficiency in at least one programming language
Compensation
- To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.
Benefits
- Strong learning agility and the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams, regions, and cultures.
- Experience with laboratory automation, sample handling, robotics, vision systems, or integrated instrumentation
- This role works across lab automation, next-generation robotics, process development, and system integration to enable faster learning, higher productivity, and improved experimental quality.
Equal opportunity
- DuPont is an equal opportunity employer.
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