Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Role:
Control Systems Engineers at Eastman are responsible for developing and maintaining automation solutions for a wide variety of manufacturing processes in domestic and international locations. 

Primary Responsibilities:  
 
•    DCS/PLC/HMI/Safety System design and programming in a variety of formats and platforms. 
•    DCS, PLC, and HMI programming. 
•    Development and design of the control system strategy and architecture. 
•    Configuration and management of industrial communication equipment. 
•    Cost estimate and schedule development for projects. 
•    Purchasing and acceptance testing of hardware and software. 
•    System integration with existing equipment. 
•    System simulation, start up, and check-out. 
•    Lifecycle management activities from conception to dismantlement. 
•    SIS and SIL rated safety equipment. 
•    Candidate may become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the following areas: control system networking and industrial instrumentation devices. 
•    Engineering drawing development, review and approval. 
 

Qualifications:

•    Must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechatronic or Chemical preferred) 
•    2+ years of experience preferred in DCS design, commissioning, and maintenance (Prefer DeltaV, Ovation, or Honeywell)
•    Project leadership skills a plus 
•    Strong oral and written communication skills 
•    Experience with other DCS platforms is a plus (NovaTech/Valmet D3, Yokogawa) 
•    Experience with PLC equipment (Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred)
•    Experience with Safety Systems (Prefer Rockwell Trusted, Emerson DeltaV, Triconex)

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.