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. 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 our chemistry. CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS Chemours is seeking an Automation and Process Control Engineer to join our New Johnsonville Process Control team! This position will report directly to the Process Control Leader at our New Johnsonville, TN location. This is an on‑site position that requires residence within reasonable commuting distance of the site in New Johnsonville, TN as the selected candidate must be able to report to the site daily during the scheduled work hours. This position provides technical leadership and support for the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the site's automation and process control infrastructure. It champions and implements improvements in systems capabilities that will increase the ability to meet customer needs and improve business competitiveness. You will work closely with Line Leadership, R&D and Manufacturing Resources, operators and mechanics to understand the business, site and user needs and priorities. You will provide instrumentation and process control assistance for the manufacturing areas in various technologies ranging from Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Process Data Historians, and other interfaces with various IT technologies and systems. You will identify, develop the scope, and lead minor and medium capital improvement automation projects. This position provides guidance for the management of the DCS system, Safety Interlock System (SIS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), hardware, networks, configuration, graphics, documentation, simulator, backups, procedures, and training to enable stable efficient control of the process including the following responsibilities: Responsibilities Design and commission control systems by configuring & developing DCS & PLC software. Automate and manage existing automation of process functions. Develop DCS graphics that enable efficient control‑room operator response and knowledge of the process operation. Provide control systems input into project development and design schedules. Ensure that the DCS and SIS software management is adequate and applied to achieve the area's goals, verify control configuration changes. Provide programming support and commission new instrumentation, basic administration of DCS and PLC systems including monitoring and upkeep of applications. Perform and coordinate the DCS and SIS system monitoring, system file backups, spare parts inventory, data collection, and analysis. Act as a resource for operations and maintenance on procedures, training and standards. Serve as a contact for DCS and SIS related systems, historians, simulators and networks. Coach teams and individuals on DCS and SIS related tasks and activities. Participate in and lead DCS and SIS related reviews and projects as required. Conduct and document or participate in investigations of DCS and SIS incidents and ensure follow‑up actions are completed to prevent recurrences. Perform job in a way that supports site vision of becoming an empowered organization. Assist in developing and achieving control system goals and ensure tasks are completed. Be part of a team that provides support, as needed, to control systems across the site for 24 hours per day/7 days a week operations. Required Qualifications BS in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering field. 10+ years of experience designing and implementing process control strategies aligned with industry best practices, including 2+ years of hands‑on experience configuring, supporting, and maintaining DCS and/or PLC systems. 1+ year of experience working in a Chemical/Industrial Manufacturing and/or related engineering environment. Ability and willingness to relocate to be within a reasonable commuting distance of the New Johnsonville, TN site, and report onsite regularly according to the work schedule. Preferred Qualifications Experience with support of a safety system. Experience with Honeywell DCS systems preferred. Experience designing and implementing process control strategies following standard and industry best practices. Ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Experience leading control system projects using site management of change (MOC) processes. Process Safety Management (High Hazard Process/Low Hazard Operation) experience. Knowledgeable with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layer Of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Safety Interlock System (SIS), or Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements. 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. Pay Range (in local currency): $110,544.00 - $172,725.00 Chemours Level: 26 Annual Bonus Target: 11% 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." Every day Chemours delivers Trusted Chemistry that enables products and technologies that people rely on to live better and thrive. A global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, our chemistry enables vital innovations from high‑performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced electronics to batteries for electric and low‑emissions vehicles, climate friendly cooling, paints and durable coatings for advanced infrastructure, and more. Through our three businesses – Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials – we deliver chemistry‑based innovations that solve our customers’ biggest challenges. #J-18808-Ljbffr