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Eastman Chemical

Specialty chemicals and materials manufacturer

Project & Construction Engineer - f/m/d

Controls & Automation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeGroßröhrsdorf, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a comparable discipline, at Bachelor's or Master's/Diplom level.
  • At least five years of experience in design as well as electrical and control engineering.
  • Several years of experience independently leading technical projects, ideally with budget and schedule responsibility throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Proficiency with CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC programming, preferably with Siemens TIA Portal.
  • Ability to work independently, in a structured manner, and with a solution-oriented approach.
  • Creativity and interest in developing new components.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Technical understanding across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create and modify 3D models and technical drawings using CAD systems, including SolidWorks, for machine components, outdoor facilities, and complex custom drawings.
  • Design and optimize components for function, cost, and safety.
  • Work closely with external partners to ensure manufacturability.
  • Design and plan electrical circuit diagrams and control concepts.
  • Program and configure PLC controls using Siemens S7.
  • Design, configure, and optimize DCS networks across levels 0–3.
  • Troubleshoot existing products and equipment.
  • Independently lead development, investment, and optimization projects involving machine components, building parts, outdoor facilities, and spare parts.
  • Monitor schedule, cost, and quality throughout the development process.
  • Prepare technical specifications and tenders for components, machines, and manufacturing equipment.
  • Accept and quality-check new components.
  • Take technical responsibility for on-site test facilities, optimizing them and ensuring they remain operational.

About the Company

Eastman Chemical

Specialty chemicals and materials manufacturer

Eastman Chemical Company, which brands itself as Eastman, is a global specialty materials company that develops and manufactures specialty chemicals, polymers, and cellulosic fibers. Its products include copolyesters such as Eastman Tritan and Cristal, Naia cellulosic fibers, Tetrashield protective resin systems, and recycled-content materials like Eastman PET Renew, developed with customers across roughly 13 industries including packaging, consumer goods, transportation, and textiles. A central part of its operations is molecular recycling, which converts hard-to-recycle plastic waste into feedstock for new materials at plants in Kingsport, Tennessee, Longview, Texas, and France. What sets Eastman apart is this circular-economy focus—its molecular recycling capacity and "It's the feedstock" model—paired with a broad specialty portfolio. The goal is to address challenges like climate change and plastic waste while supplying sustainable materials to industry.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Kingsport, TN
Founded
1920

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