Experienced Process Modeling Engineer

We are seeking an EXPERIENCED PROCESS MODELING ENGINEER

Main Responsibilities:
The profile will work in the R&D division and specifically within the Calorimetry and Process Engineering Team made by 10 people, composed by Chemical Engineers and Synthetic Chemists with the objectives of assessing reactions and processes harzard, process engineering optimization in collaboration with projects lead chemists and industrialization experts, ensuring a successful and right first time delivering to manufacture robust chemical processes for Intermediates and final API. This team will also manage the R&D process development of Spray Drying applications that is one of the strategic area of investment and growth for the next coming years.

Accountable for:

• Development of scale-down models enabling the study of unit operations in an R&D setting followed by scale-up and technical transfer to pilot / industrial manufacturing with a particular focus on spray drying processes;
• Drive the technical transfer of chemical processes to manufacturing sites in collaboration with the production and industrialization experts, with a focus on spray drying processes;
• Apply chemical engineering fundamentals and applied kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena;
• Use of mathematical models (both statistical & first principles) to enhance process understanding and effectively develop / optimize/ scale-up and troubleshoot processes.

Requirements:

• Degree in chemical engineering required, preferably with 3-5 years of modeling experience in chemical processes. PhD preferred;
• Experience in at least one of the following simulation areas: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Discrete Element Method (DEM), Population Balance Modeling (PBM);
• Strong programming skills (familiarity with VBA, Python is a plus);
• Knowledge and experience building mathematical, statistical first principles and hybrid models;
• Proficiency in statistical, machine learning, and AI methodologies is a plus;
• Knoweldge of modeling and simulation software packages (e.g. Dynochem, gProms, Aspen+, Ansys Fluent, OpenFoam, MStar);
• Experience in spray drying modeling would be an advantage.

Knowledge and Soft Skills:

• Analytical and Problem Solving - Able to troubleshoot critical issues or problems using appropriate information and, determine causes and possible solutions;
• Teamwork and Communication - Ability to work well on project teams and communicate clearly, adjusts communication style as appropriate for the audience, timely and effectively communicates with senior management, technical writing skills to support contributions to and authorship of technical document;
• Organization – Exercises good time management and prioritization skills to balance multiple project and departmental objectives.