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DuPont

Producer of engineered materials and polymers

Mechanical Engineer / Program Manager

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNeu-Isenburg, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree of at least a Bachelor of Science from a university of applied sciences or university in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, precision engineering, electromechanics, or a comparable technical field.
  • Experience across the full development cycle of process machinery, including proof-of-concept design, pilot equipment, and serial-production machinery.
  • Demonstrated program or project management experience in an engineering environment.
  • Experience collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams and technically leading project teams.
  • Strong analytical skills, including experience in equipment testing, fault analysis, and systematic troubleshooting at component, assembly, and system levels.
  • Knowledge of at least one structured programming language, such as C# or Python.
  • Experience using at least one 3D computer-aided design system.
  • Familiarity with machine controls and industrial communication networks.
  • Basic knowledge of programmable logic controller programming using ladder logic.
  • Familiarity with electrical wiring diagrams and safety control systems.
  • Business-fluent German and English, spoken and written.
  • A strong commitment to occupational safety and sustainability, and technical curiosity.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%, primarily within EMEA and occasionally beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams to define functional and performance requirements for equipment, including reliability, serviceability, and manufacturability, and translate them into clear, robust specifications for the original equipment manufacturer.
  • Evaluate design concepts for specialized electromechanical equipment and provide technical direction for design, prototype development, manufacturing, and validation through final product release.
  • Travel to original equipment manufacturer sites to monitor manufacturing quality and actively participate in Factory Acceptance Tests.
  • Review, approve, and coordinate technical documentation packages, including drawings, specifications, test plans, and operating and service manuals.
  • Work with the internal technical organization to assess system performance against specifications, support installations, ensure service and operational readiness, and systematically escalate technical issues to the original equipment manufacturer.
  • Serve as the primary technical program owner for projects involving external original equipment manufacturer partners.
  • Closely coordinate with original equipment manufacturers and internal teams on manufacturing processes, assembly methods, validation, and acceptance activities.
  • Ensure compliance with agreed performance specifications, quality standards, and relevant regulatory requirements throughout each project.
  • Track, manage, and transparently communicate project plans, timelines, risks, and deliverables to relevant stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Extensive relevant post-graduate experience in device and machinery development and manufacturing.
  • Experience with robotics and highly automated systems, including closed-loop process control.
  • Demonstrated experience working closely with external original equipment manufacturer partners and contract manufacturers.
  • Very good knowledge of SolidWorks or Creo.

About the Company

DuPont

Producer of engineered materials and polymers

DuPont is a global specialty materials and science company that develops and manufactures engineered materials, polymers and technologies for industrial and consumer markets. Its products include water purification and filtration systems, protective materials such as Tyvek and Nomex, building and construction materials like Styrofoam and Great Stuff insulation, and materials used in healthcare and industrial applications. The company brings together chemistry, materials science and engineering to design and produce these products across multiple industries, distributing them to businesses worldwide. What sets DuPont apart is its long history (dating back to 1802) and its broad, integrated portfolio that covers consumer-facing materials as well as industrial solutions, backed by its scientific know-how and scale. The goal is to provide durable, high-performance materials and technologies that help customers improve safety, efficiency and quality across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wilmington, DE
Founded
1802

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