Electrical Engineer

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 company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Description

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineer in our Engineering & Services Department, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Group, you will provide electrical engineering technical support for plant operating and maintenance departments. You will also provide electrical engineering support for capital projects including (1) definition of the electrical/instrument scope of project, (2) input to estimates, design and specification of equipment, and (3) revising documentation and communicating effectively with construction for implementation and commissioning. You will support project execution on various types of projects and will also support the maintenance of site standards and provide input to corporate standards related to assigned functional areas, aligning these with other industry standards as applicable. You'll maintain engagement with technology and product availability to help facilitate the needs of projects and plant needs for safe, reliable operation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Must understand and follow all applicable safety requirements and expectations
• Actively participate on improvement teams, projects, and safety programs; follow and uphold the Eastman Team principles
• Provide electrical and instrumentation (E&I) engineering technical support for study, definition and detailed design
• Interpret codes and standards related to functional areas of expertise
• Maintain technical expertise in assigned functional areas, such as power distribution, instrumentation, motors, etc.
• Provide forecast cost and schedule estimates for capital and maintenance projects
• Define scope of work for electrical and instrumentation portion of projects
• Provide E&I engineering design and specifications to support engineering, procurement and construction activities for projects
• Identify opportunities for improved electrical and instrumentation engineering design and services (e.g., quality, cost, reliability)
• Participate in and lead improvement projects related to the E&I engineering discipline and other engineering services
• Perform assigned duties with attention to safety in both work practices and design
• Perform assigned duties with a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required. Related Bachelors degree in a relevant technical/electrical discipline may be considered with significant experience.
• 2+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience required
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts
• Competency in electrical engineering concepts and theory. General understanding of the application of power distribution, controls, and process instrumentation.
• Strong commitment to personnel and process safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively self-manage a very demanding workload

• Ability to effectively represent Eastman interest with outside groups, companies, and agencies

• Strong initiative and judgement skills

• Service-oriented and customer-focused

• Good team leadership skills

• Knowledge and experience in design and specification in a variety of electrical and instrumentation engineering areas required including:

• Process Instrumentation

• Process Control

• Electrical System Design

• Grounding

• Lighting

• Motors

• Knowledge and expertise in the application of different technologies of flow measurement and instrumentation (differential pressure, Coriolis, Mag Flow, Vortex, etc.)

• Good planning and organizing skills

• Prior experience in an industrial or chemical plant setting

• Familiarity with chemical plant operations and electrical codes

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.