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DuPont™ Vespel® parts and shapes deliver reliable performance in extreme environments where traditional plastics, composites, and metals fail. Engineered from high-performance polyimide resins, Vespel® solutions meet demanding requirements for wear resistance, low friction, weight reduction, and durability across harsh conditions. Used in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, industrial, and transportation markets, Vespel® components—from seal rings to engine parts—offer a lower total cost of ownership with superior longevity.
The Vespel® business is seeking a Maintenance & Reliability Engineer / Automation Engineer at our Valley View & Stow, Ohio locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve in a blended role spanning Maintenance & Reliability and Automation Engineering.
- Develop, maintain, and execute the site maintenance and reliability and automation strategies.
- Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to solve equipment reliability and automation challenges.
- Develop and implement proposals, improvements, and control plans to address identified maintenance gaps.
- Identify reliability “bad actors” and lead initiatives to improve reliability performance
- Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, control plans, and critical spare parts strategies.
- Maintain the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
- Assist maintenance mechanics with technical troubleshooting and provide technical guidance/coaching.
- Assist maintenance with sourcing replacement and spare parts as needed.
- Provide coaching, training, and support to mechanics in preventative-predictive maintenance programs (lubrication, vibration, thermography, etc.).
- Provide operator coaching and support for machinery controls and aid maintenance mechanics in troubleshooting machine controls.
- Champion machine safety and design/implement safe automated processes.
- Justify, lead, and execute capital projects
- Participate in Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
- Conduct root cause failure analysis and equipment performance evaluations.
- Lead the site PSM MIQA (Mechanical Integrity & Quality Assurance) program and maintain documentation.
- Engage in site and network-level reliability, maintenance, and MIQA initiatives.
- Develop and deliver technical documentation and presentations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
Qualifications
- B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 1+ year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of machine electrical systems, controls, automation, CNC equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Experience with PLC/HMI programming, data historians, PID control, robotics, machine vision, and automated inspection is preferred.
- Familiarity with industry standards, best practices, and safety regulations.
- Knowledge of preventive-predictive maintenance methodologies (lubrication, vibration, thermography, etc.)
- Ability to interpret and create electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and Excel.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret technical data.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and timelines independently.
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
- Experience with project management, planning, and execution.
- Continuous learning mindset with the ability to expand technical expertise.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across all plant levels.
Additional Information
This position requires access to export-controlled technology, technical data or defense services, as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access export-controlled technology, technical data or defense services as authorized pursuant to US regulation or an export authorization obtained by DuPont approved by the controlling US government agency
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