Job Title: LEAD PROCESS ENGINEER
Location US-PA-Allentown
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has immediate openings in our Process Data Technologies team for a talented engineer with an interest in various aspects of data collection, analysis, and modeling. Successful candidate will use their skills to leverage process data as a means of supporting and driving productivity programs for our differentiated businesses and global operations.
Specific activities will focus on the areas of empirical modeling of (both continuous and batch) chemical processes, image analysis, chemical process optimization, supply chain analysis and other data driven technologies. You will be involved in technology development programs from concept initiation through commercialization, working closely with team members from our engineering, operations, and business teams around the world. You must be able to develop a credible business case to support ideas for new data driven technology programs, and to participate effectively on or lead the multi-disciplinary teams that will develop and execute these ideas.
This job is located at our corporate headquarters in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania.
The Process Data Technologies, which is focused on applied research in analytics, is part of our Process and Separations Center, an R&D organization focused on research into and development of improved chemical processes and cycles, increased productivity, as well as the scale-up and commercialization of new products. This job require 10-20% travel to operating facilities around the world, and support potential career paths in R&D, operations, business or engineering, depending on personal interests.
Position Qualifications & Requirements:
- A minimum of five years experience with the practical application of innovative solutions in industrial and business settings, with a focus on productivity and/or data analysis applications.
- PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science, specializing in one or more of the following: image analysis, applied statistics, advanced control, robust optimization, financial modeling
- Experience with multiple programming languages, particularly MATLAB, C++ and/or SAS
- A track record of championing new ideas and technology
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to effectively contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.


To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #2464BR.  Also send a copy of your resume to [log in to unmask]

 

A. Esmaili Ph.D.
Manager Process Data Tech.
Air Products and Chemical Inc.