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Chemours Laboratory Automation Engineer in Newark, Delaware
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 Laboratory Automation Engineer to join our growing Chemours Newark Area Technology Team! This position will report directly to the Newark Area Technology Director at our Newark, DE , location.
The Chemours Newark Area Technology team is seeking to engage a Lab Automation Engineer to support collaborative research projects and business-critical product/process investigations at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, DE. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a variety of scientific efforts on behalf of multiple business units. There will be an expectation to have – or enthusiastically and rapidly develop – expertise in data acquisition, lab process control technologies, custom programming, LabView, Linux, lab networking, lab file sharing, and data management. These skills will need to be safely executed in a variety of laboratory settings as well as pilot operations areas. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop quickly into a technical resource in their areas of expertise and make strong and increasing technical contributions to the corporation.
Chemours operates three Newark Area sites that will be supported by this Lab Automation Engineer. The Chemours Discovery Hub is located on the University of Delaware STAR Campus in Newark, DE. This state-of-the-art facility was completed in 2019 and fully opened for science in 2020. The 350 scientists, engineers, and technicians at the site work in 130 laboratories that provide 320,000 square feet of space for research and development, technical service, and manufacturing support of Chemours businesses. Our Experimental Station Laboratories in Wilmington, DE, are pilot operations for the Thermal and Specialized Solutions and Advanced Performance Materials business units. Lastly, the Tenzing pilot operation is located in Elkton, MD, and supports the Advanced Performance Materials business. Chemours is a chemistry-driven company that provides essential materials that help the world solve the most challenging problems. Our materials technologies are based on 200 years of technical and market leadership in the chemical industry, and we continue to innovate and improve our technologies to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Drive creative and integrated laboratory automation solutions for colleagues
Develop custom applications in LabView and variants of C/C++ and Python
Design and deploy bespoke solutions for data management and data transfer
Manage remote connectivity for analytical instruments and data stations
Provide in-house support for Linux computing platforms
Independently adapt new methodologies to current projects
Manage multiple projects simultaneously with varying degrees of priority
Safely operate and maintain laboratory automation equipment
Effectively communicate results and progress to the Chemours R&D community
Work independently and with cross-functional teams
Independently formulate work plans and manage/prioritize daily workflow
Document contributions and designs for knowledge retention purposes
The following are required for this role:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
3+ years of experience in Laboratory Automation or close related field.
Custom application development in object-oriented programming environments.
Proficiency with both current and legacy computing hardware.
Familiarity with multiple data transfer protocols.
Experience configuring, updating, and modifying operating systems.
Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks independently with minimal guidance/supervision.
Demonstrated ability to meet challenging deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Commitment to always maintaining safe operations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with and support a diverse scientific community.
The following are preferred for this role:
Experience developing in LabVIEW.
Experience with Linux configuration and troubleshooting.
PLC configuration and programming experience.
Familiarity with USB, TCP, RS‑485, RS‑232, and/or Modbus communication protocols.
Experience working with SQL, Oracle, and/or Citadel.
Experience with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.
Experience with image analysis tools or methodologies.
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. (https://www.chemours.com/en/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):
$97,843.00 - $152,880.00
Chemours Level:
25
Annual Bonus Target:
8%
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.
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