Shell Oil Company has an opening for a full-time staff position in our Process Control team based in Houston, TX. We are looking for creative and resourceful individuals to join our research and development team designing and developing state of the art advanced process control solutions. The scope of this position is the following: • Design and develop optimization and advance process control solutions for both downstream and upstream applications • Plan development of concepts and demonstrate value and practical feasibility with effective and efficient use of prototypes. • Collaborate with product development team to efficiently transition concepts into application design • Implement concept designs in commercial advanced process control technology using native programming languages (typically C++) • Lead creative brainstorming sessions to develop design concepts • Handover and maintain existing product solutions • Work with site engineers and staff from other disciplines to evaluate requirements and develop new concepts that could add value to the commercial applications. • Stay abreast with latest relevant technology through literature, seminars, conferences, academia and industry • Transfer control engineering design knowledge to operations by providing the tools, training, information and other essential skills to the Plant Engineers. The candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related scientific discipline, with a strong understanding of advanced process control, optimization. Knowledge in modelling and identification and experience with native programming (like C/C++) is highly desirable. The candidate is expected to have strong communication skills with an ability to interact with a variety of researchers and business partners in different disciplines. The candidate should also have a desire and ability to grow into new technical areas and learn new skills. Interested candidates should apply by sending a resume to Rishi Amrit<mailto:[log in to unmask]>