Principal APC Engineer

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop advanced process control (APC) concepts and roll out in production area
• Identify and initiate projects in the fields of expertise (Dynamic Modeling, Operator Training Simulators, Advanced Control and Model Predictive Control as well as multivariate data analysis)
• Coordinate projects with various stakeholders (AI Department, Tech Centers, production units, sites) globally & regionally
• Initiate, set up and execute operator training (OTS) simulator projects.
• Development of dynamic simulation models for chemical and polymer production processes
• Keep an eye on standardizing project approaches from a global perspective
• Advanced process control and automation implementation best practices

• Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related degree with 6+ years’ experience; OR Master's degree with 4+ years; OR PhD with 2+ years.
• Preferred Qualifications - Project management skills
• Ability to lead and excite others with technological advances that support Covestro’s business objectives
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Able to work and act autonomous and assertive
• Demonstrate self-directed and non-authoritative leadership skills
• Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively within the organization, with site management, and externally
• Decisive, approachable, results focused
• Customer focused
• Superior computer skills

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.