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The Senior APC Engineer is primarily responsible for project initiation, management and execution in Advanced Process Control (Basic Control, Advanced Regulatory Control and Model Predictive Control) as well as projects to develop and maintain operator training systems (OTS).
Major Responsibilities
Initiate and develop advanced process control (APC) concepts and roll out in production area
Identify and initiate projects in the fields of expertise (Dynamic Modeling, Operator Training Simulators, Advanced Control and Model Predictive Control as well as multivariate data analysis)
Coordinate projects with various stakeholders (AI Engineers, PCT engineers, production units, process engineers)
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’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related degree with 4+ years’ experience OR Master’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related degree with 2+ years’ experience OR PhD in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related degree with 1+ years’ experience
The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe
Preferred Qualifications
Project management skills
Knowledge & Skills:
Able to work well in a team environment
Able to work and act autonomous and assertive
Demonstrate self-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
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
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What We Do
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, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
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