Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

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 .

Mechanical Engineers in the TXO Engineering & Services Department perform work in one or several of a wide variety of specific areas including :

• Perform mechanical discipline engineering on capital projects and engineered work orders
• Complete engineering studies to improve efficiency or reliability of plant facilities or operations
• Provide technical support to operating and maintenance departments to support on-going plant operations
• Lead project teams to complete large studies, troubleshoot complex problems or execute large complex repair projects
• Perform reliability studies on specific plant equipment or larger systems to identify and recommend projects to improve reliability and reduce conversion costs
• Individuals in this role utilize a broad range of mechanical engineering skills and project management skills. Engineers in this role work closely with others in Engineering, Maintenance, Construction, Research & Development, and Operations to assist in achieving manufacturing, reliability, maintenance, and construction objectives.

Responsibilities :

Depending on Specific Assignment, Job Responsibilities may include :

• Provide discipline engineering for capital projects or engineered work orders
• Complete engineering studies to improve reliability of plant facilities or operations
• Provide specific technical expertise to develop or maintain engineering standards
• Provide reliability and maintenance input to capital project design
• Provide technical support to operating and maintenance departments to support on-going plant operations
• Collect and analyze data to identify projects to improve plant reliability and reduce conversion cost
• Lead project teams to complete studies, troubleshoot complex problems or execute large complex repair projects
• Perform reliability studies on specific plant equipment or larger systems to identify and recommend projects to improve
• reliability and reduce conversion costs
• Assist in the installation, check out, and start-up of new or modified processes and equipment
• Develop and champion the implementation of new technology

Qualifications :

• Strong mechanical engineering expertise
• Broad range of mechanical engineering knowledge
• Strong commitment to personnel and process safety

Education :

• Bachelor (BS) or Master's (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university is required
• This position is for an entry-level mechanical engineer. Less than 2 years of post-graduate experience is preferred

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.