Develop and assess advanced process control technology for Praxair’s air 

separation and hydrogen plants, including model predictive control, real 

time optimization and related technologies. The associate will have the 

opportunity to make a significant global impact to Praxair’s business and 

push the boundaries of control and optimization application development. 

They will be involved in technology development programs from concept 

initiation through commercialization, and be expected to work closely with 

the Operations, Engineering and Business organizations globally. As a 

result, they will be required to develop a credible business case for new 

technology programs, actively participate in the technical development, 

and lead multi-disciplinary project execution teams. They will also be 

expected to stay abreast of new technology developments in their field of 

expertise, and actively contribute ideas for new R&D programs. They will 

also manage partnerships and development programs with external vendors 

and academia.



The ideal candidate will have a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering with a 

specialization in advanced process control and optimization. They should 

also have at least five years of industrial experience in applying 

advanced process control technology in an industrial setting. Outstanding 

candidates with less industrial experience will also be considered. 

Related background in statistical process control and data mining is also 

valuable. The candidate should not only exhibit technical excellence, but 

be able to champion new ideas and technology within Praxair. To do this 

effectively, the candidate needs to demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm 

and leadership capability, strong verbal and written communication skills, 

a team-oriented focus, and an ability to find innovative technical 

solutions that best meet the needs of the customer. The candidate should 

be willing to travel globally, and be comfortable in interfacing with 

people from a variety of cultures and business backgrounds. 



Interested candidates can apply under the "Careers" section at 

www.praxair.com, job ID 1000771.