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ThePrincipal APC Engineer is primarily responsible for project initiation,managementand executionin the area ofAdvanced Process Control (Basic Control, Advanced Regulatory Control and Model Predictive Control) as well as projects to develop andmaintainoperator training systems (OTS).
Major Responsibilities
Initiate and develop advanced process control (APC) concepts and roll out in production area
Identifyand initiate projects in the fields ofexpertise(Dynamic Modeling, Operator Training Simulators, Advanced Control and Model Predictive Control as well as multivariate data analysis)
Coordinate projects with various stakeholders (AI Department,TechCenters, production units, sites) globally & regionally
Initiate, set up and execute operator training (OTS) simulator projects. Development of dynamic simulation models for chemical and polymer production processes
Keep an eye on standardizing project approaches from a global perspective
Development of dynamic simulation models for chemical and polymer production processes
Advanced process control and automation implementation best practices
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’sdegreein Chemical or Electrical Engineeringor related degree with6+ years’ experience ORMaster’sdegreein Chemical or Electrical Engineeringor related degree with4+ years’ experience OR PhD in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related degree with2+ years’ experience
The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonabletimeframe
Preferred Qualifications
Project management skills
Ability to lead and excite others with technological advances that support Covestro’s business objectives
Knowledge & Skills:
Able to work well in a team environment
Able to work and act autonomous and assertive
Demonstrateself-directed and non-authoritative leadership skills
Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively within the organization, with site management, and externally
Decisive, approachable, results focused
Customer focused
Superior computer skills
YOUR APPLICATION
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Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, telecommunications and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself.
The company is geared completely to the circular economy. In addition, Covestro aims to achieve climate neutrality for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, and the Group’s Scope 3 emissions are also set to be climate neutral by 2050. Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.2 billion in fiscal year 2024. At the end of 2024, the company had 46 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).
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