Aspen Technology · 3 weeks ago
Sr Principal Consultant Engineer - Exp w/ Advanced Process Control
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expAspen Technology is a leader in automation and IT solutions for the process industries. The role involves leveraging deep manufacturing and business process knowledge to help customers transform their business through advanced process control applications and project management.
IndustrialIndustrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSoftwareSupply Chain ManagementSustainability
Hiring Manager
Wendell Johnson, PHR, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Review process flow diagrams and P&IDs, and understand process operation and leading process discussions, providing an effective process knowledge transfer to junior engineers
Lead effectively in designing testing and commissioning APC applications and able to independently execute all phases of a control project (pre-test, plant test, analysis, commission), leading a team of 1-2 engineers working on the project
Being able to manage multiple APC projects in different stages of development
Understand process issues and how they impact multivariable control design
Design control strategies and configure multivariable control systems on multiple processes
Complete database or schematic changes, implementing complex calculations for data analysis
Set up and execute controller simulation for large scope problems
Discuss with customers and act as a technical lead engineer on various scale projects
Understand concepts of closed loop control (computer, DCS, PID control, DMC3 tuning concept) and assist in controller interface database and configuration
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. MS or PhD will be preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered
12+ years experience in the field of Multivariable Process Control and Optimization
Demonstrable communication and coaching skills
Competence in multiple process units in Refining or Olefins or Polymer processes. Proven experience in an Operating Company or in an APC Consulting Company will be a definite plus
Understand concepts of data collection and be able to manipulate data files and collections lists accurately. As well as understand concepts of 'transformation' and be able to transform variables for data analysis
Understand the concepts of multivariable identification and be able to proficiently execute data analysis for large scope problems
Deep knowledge of the concepts of multivariable control, concepts of linear programming and LP cost calculations
Deep knowledge of concepts of closed loop control (computer, DCS, PID control, MVC tuning concept)
Being a team player, with good communication skills and capable to articulate clearly technical and functional concepts to customers and to colleagues – cooperation with Project Managers and APC Management will be a key part of the role
Able and willing to travel at least 30% of time since the job includes testing and commissioning activities at client sites. No Visa limitation for travelling around most Countries
Fluency in English is required
Preferred
Proficient in Aspen on-line and off-line tools
Exposure and ability to work with AspenTech APC products will be an advantage
Fluency in any other language will be a plus
Company
Aspen Technology
Aspen Technology is a global leader in industrial software.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.3BKey Investors
Emerson
2025-01-27Post Ipo Secondary· $7.2B
2025-01-27Acquired
2003-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $100M
Leadership Team
Antonio Pietri
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chantelle Breithaupt
Chief Financial Officer
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