Mechanical Engineering Technologist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical technical support for Eastman manufacturing units in Kingsport, TN.
• Utilize a broad range of mechanical skills on projects ranging from small, fast-paced production projects to development projects, to execution of capital projects.
• Support a manufacturing division in the design and installation of various mechanical projects including engineering studies, mechanical equipment/instrument specification and selection, capital project support, project estimating, technical field support and troubleshooting of systems and equipment, project scope documentation, equipment selection and installation design.
• Ensure mechanical safety in manufacturing areas and work safely.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Development, and Manufacturing teams to achieve production, reliability, and maintenance goals.
• Lead and work with Plant Engineering teams to provide technical solutions, project management, and support throughout project cycles.
• Assist in the installation, check-out, and start-up of new or modified equipment and systems.
• Support and mentor teams, contribute to global engineering initiatives, and provide mechanical technical support for troubleshooting and operational improvements.
• Utilize various digital tools and software for project management and documentation.
• Produce drawings, cost estimates, and support department initiatives while ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 5 years equivalent experience in technical field.
• Has advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience.
• Strong preference for experience in an industrial or chemical plant environment.
• Technical Expertise: Experience with design, drafting, field verification, installation, documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving equipment in a chemical plant environment.
• General knowledge of mechanical components, including pumps, piping systems, valves, fans, machine design, textile equipment, piping analysis, and chemical process equipment.
• Project Management: Skills in project management, including capital project support (scope, definition, estimating), and technical field support of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Documentation and Analysis: Working knowledge of P&ID and Mechanical/Piping documentation.
• Excellent analysis and communication skills to interpret manufacturing requests and convey technical solutions.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; SAP experience a plus.
• Work Environment Adaptability: Ability to work in both design office and operating plant environments.
• Must not require visa sponsorship (including F-1 OPT holders who would require ongoing sponsorship).