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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.