At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. 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. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers (https://careers.dupont.com/us/en/whyjoinus) The **DuPont Electronic Polymers (DEP),** **Electronics & Industrial, Manufacturing Technology Team** has an opening for an Automation & Process Control Technician. The team provides leveraged support for the DEP, **Dayton, Ohio** manufacturing site worldwide. This role is an on-site role, with an expectation of up to 10% domestic travel for training and development. DuPont offers an excellent benefits package that includes a generous 401k match, health and dental insurance, 15 days of vacation, a variable bonus plan, and much more! The Automation & Process Control Technician (A&PC) provides automation and process control technical services on site expertise and support to the manufacturing organization to enable continuous improvement in the asset’s control systems. The A&PC Tech applies control system design principles and knowledge to support the development, implementation, commissioning and validation of the successful operation of applications. The A&PC Tech will lead challenging and exciting programs geared towards improving safety, reliability, capacity, and cost. The tech will be exposed to multiple manufacturing processes and provide day-to-day support as plant operations require. As an Automation & Process Control Technician, you will: + Apply troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes of problem areas in A&PC systems, applications and supporting networks. + First point of contact with Operations to identify, resolve and follow up on A&PC applications and systems related problems (aligned with plant operations) + Support A&PC related Operator training on process control platform, operator interface, use of systems. + 1st line monitoring and troubleshooting by applying system diagnostics. + Coordinate between support functions and Operations. + Responsible for preventive predictive maintenance, patches, updates and upgrades. + Utilize available techniques and tools to optimize plant Process Control systems/ applications and prevention of unplanned events. + Implement improvement opportunities defined by Operations and captured in MOC. + Design and commission control systems by configuring/developing DCS and/or PLC software + Automate and manage existing automation of process functions + Develop HMI graphics that enable efficient technician response and knowledge of the process operation. + Maintain process control hardware – this includes spares and inventory of critical DCS components + Maintain HMI and quality clients/servers – this includes automated gage control and inspections systems + Troubleshoot interconnectivity issues between controls systems on the lines + Troubleshooting and maintaining field devices, PLCs, and drives + Provide training and capability building for the maintenance teams + Support/drive capital improvement projects + Software updates/changes and graphics modifications + Maintain and support the creation of back-ups for critical software/equipment for key devices in areas of responsibility Qualifications + High school diploma or GED equivalent + 5 years manufacturing experience (may make an exception based on Electrical and Computing background/skills) + Advanced computing skills preferred + Able to read and interpret drawings/prints/schematics/manuals + 24/7/365 manufacturing support, primary contact for hardware and network communication issues (may have some IT overlap) + Rotational on-call list for weekends, will be identified as a primary back-up for other team members + Knowledge of Scada (GE Proficy iFIX, Graphic development, Database management, VBA) + Knowledge of PLC’s (Siemens S7, Comfort panels – HMI, Allen-Bradley (PLC5, SCL 500, Control Logix) + Knowledge of SQL (Database management, Interfacing with other systems, Replication services) + Knowledge of Networks + Knowledge of IP.21, Traksys, etc + Demonstrated expertise in DCS/PLC architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting. Emerson DeltaV and/or Rockwell PLC is preferred. Join our Talent Community (http://careers.dupont.com/us/en/jointalentcommunity) to stay connected with us! We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization. _(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing. _ _For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s_ _announcement (http://www.dupont.com/news/dupont-announces-plan-to-separate-into-three-independent-publicly-traded-companies.html) ._ DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. 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