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AirProducts
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Allentown,
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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Principal Systems Engineer in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The Principal Systems Engineer is a member of a highly specialized staff of professionals who provide mathematical and statistical consulting and analysis services primarily to scientific researchers, engineers, and business managers. This position is located in Allentown, PA and functionally reports to the Manager of the Computational Modeling Center
The incumbent is responsible for developing, conducting and participating in technical studies involving chemical process and product development with emphasis on process optimization and robust product design, through the combination of first principles chemical engineering models and computational data-based techniques.
The incumbent works independently on key projects, but most often participates in team efforts. In addition, it is important to seek out new application areas within Air Products, where business needs and modeling capabilities can be brought together profitably and innovatively. A typical project will require the incumbent to understand the flow of a particular chemical process, aid in establishing the goals of a research study on that process, formulate a custom-made and cost-efficient experimental plan to achieve those goals, decide on an appropriate method of analysis, and report the results in a clear fashion. Frequently the goal of such a project is that of process or product optimization, and the incumbent must be familiar with such techniques in order to provide effective technical assistance. The methodology employed in any particular problem may be a classical one, but often, the problem will dictate the development of a creative methodology which is not found in the literature.
BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS.
• Position requires a PhD in Chemical / Industrial / Mechanical Engineering with background in engineering sciences, applied statistics and computational modeling techniques.
• 0-5 years of work experience in industrial problem solving with emphasis on analyzing process and business data coming from multiple sources. Master’s degree candidates with strong technical training and experience in relevant areas will be considered.
• The incumbent must have strong knowledge of the state-of-the-art methods in data mining, numerical analysis and mathematical optimization, simulation techniques, and statistical sciences.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), SIGMA methodology, process monitoring and fault diagnosis technologies and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) is a big plus.
• Proficiency with stochastic modeling and optimization techniques for business data mining and reliability engineering.
• Strong programming skills with strong proficiency in SAS, MATLAB and other data mining tools.
• Excellent communication skills are a must,
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide integrated consulting services in statistical modeling, numerical analysis and computational engineering sciences to the internal Business, Technology and engineering community.
2. Perform applied research on new engineering modeling capabilities for process and product improvement and coordinate the introduction of pertinent technologies with the Computational Modeling Center in Allentown. Work with universities and external research organizations as required.
3. Develop mathematical models, solve numerical problems, write specific code as needed, and effectively perform applications testing to ensure robust performance.
4. Communicate technical results to a wide audience in a manner that the solution strategy and business impact are readily understood.
5. Teach in-house courses on topics including, DOE, Regression Analysis, Multivariate Quality Control.
CAREER PATHS
An individual with this type of background can easily move into the various engineering and technology areas. The diverse background, while difficult to acquire, provides these candidates with a significant degree of flexibility regarding assignments.
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. In fiscal 2010, Air Products had revenues of $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,300 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 the link – Search job openings from the left navigation bar. You can apply specifically to Job Req #6568BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.
Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic
Allentown, PA
Allentown, Pennsylvania
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