Sr Technical Support Engineer; Exp w​/Petroleum Supply Chain: Planning & Scheduling

Senior Technical Support Engineer – Supply Chain Team

We are seeking a Senior Technical Support Engineer to join our Supply Chain team, specializing in advanced technologies for production planning, scheduling, blending, and optimization. The ideal candidate should have a background in chemical engineering or optimization, with knowledge of linear and nonlinear programming, a proactive learning mindset, innovative thinking, and strong communication skills.

• Collaborate with customers to resolve technical issues, deliver expert guidance, and provide trainings on Aspen Tech solutions (e.g., Aspen PIMS, Scheduling & Blending Optimization, and Aspen Unified technology).
• Provide loyalty‑inspiring customer service that drives user engagement and sustains product usage.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and engineering problems reported by customers using Aspen Tech’s proprietary software and track work in a CRM system.
• Escalate customer issues and drive resolution cross‑functionally within Aspen Tech.
• Deliver high‑quality intermediate/advanced level training classes based on engineering and industrial processes.
• Develop and maintain customer‑focused training materials for new releases and applications.
• Conduct pre‑sales consultations to identify prospects’ business problems and articulate Aspen Tech solutions.
• Uncover and analyze client/prospect needs to support growth in usage.
• Build strong relationships with customers, understanding their business needs and challenges.
• Collaborate with other Aspen Tech functions to maintain and develop business opportunities.
• Act as subject‑matter expert in Aspen Tech’s pre‑release software testing program to improve product quality.
• Coach fellow team members to enhance technical skills.
• Conduct health checks on assigned accounts; deliver onsite support and consultancy.
• Deploy Aspen Tech solutions in customer environments; execute departmental improvement projects as needed.
• Author technical white papers for publication to Aspen Tech’s web knowledgebase.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience (University experience may count).
• Strong understanding of Chemical Engineering principles.
• Knowledge of chemical and manufacturing business processes in refining, chemical, pharmaceutical, or process industries.
• Work experience in such an environment is beneficial.
• Previous experience with Aspen Tech Supply Chain software (Aspen PIMS, Aspen Petroleum Scheduler, Plant Scheduler, Multi Blend Optimization, Unified PIMS/Scheduling) or similar advanced tools.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer‑first mindset and ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities.
• Travel up to 25% (occasionally international).

Aspen Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Aspen Tech does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related conditions, marital status, familial status, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship, military service or protected Veteran Status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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