The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The RoleCoupling deep manufacturing and business process knowledge with an understanding of automation issues, the AspenTech professional services organization is distinctively qualified to help customers transform their business. With over 25 years of exclusive service to the process industries, we help over 1200 companies find significant economic benefits through the strategic application of automation and IT solutions. Our worldwide services organization has centuries of cumulative process industry experience spanning: oil and gas, petroleum, chemicals, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals and consumer products.This position will require knowledge and desire to grow in Refinery, Olefins, Polymer or Spec Chem process industry or Pulp and Paper or Metal and Mines. This position is for a qualified engineer to join our team in Japan (Tokyo).Your Impact
- Review process flow diagrams and P&IDs and understand process operation and participating in process discussions.
- Cooperate effectively in designing testing and commissioning APC applications and able to execute individual phases of a control project (pre-test, plant test, analysis, commission), in small to medium-size APC project under supervision of the Technical Lead.
- Understand process issues and how they impact multivariable control design
- Design control strategies and configure multivariable control systems of small to medium complexity under supervision of the Technical Lead.
- Complete database or schematic changes, implementing complex calculations for data analysis.
- Set up and execute controller simulation for small to medium scope problems.
- Understand concepts of closed loop control (computer, DCS, PID control, DMC3 tuning concept) and assist in controller interface database and configuration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience. MS or PhD will be preferred.
- 3+ years’ working or academic experience in the field of Multivariable Process Control and Optimization
- Demonstrable communication and team skills.
- 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 small to medium scope problems.
- Knowledge of the concepts of multivariable control, concepts of linear programming and LP cost calculations.
- Knowledge of concepts of closed loop control (computer, DCS, PID control, MVC tuning concept).
- Able and willing to travel at least 50% 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
- Fluency in Japanese is required
Optional Qualifications:
- Proficient in Aspen on-line and off-line tools.
- Exposure and ability to work with AspenTech APC products will be an advantage.
- Competence in process units in Refining or Olefins or Polymer processes or other processes as listed in the Overview. Proven experience in an Operating Company or in an APC Consulting Company will be a definite plus.
- Fluency in any other language will be a plus
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years of working or academic experience in multivariable process control and optimization
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Understanding of data collection, data file manipulation, collection lists, variable transformation, and data analysis
- Understanding of multivariable identification and ability to perform data analysis for small- to medium-scope problems
- Knowledge of multivariable control, linear programming, and LP cost calculations
- Knowledge of closed-loop control, including computer control, DCS, PID control, and MVC tuning
- Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% of the time
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in Japanese
- Master's or PhD degree
- Proficiency with Aspen online and offline tools
- Experience with AspenTech APC products
- Process-unit experience in refining, olefins, polymers, specialty chemicals, pulp and paper, or metals and mining
- Experience in an operating company or APC consulting company
- Fluency in an additional language
Aspen Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as strong, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans and high-quality carrier options. Several recent remarks characterize the health insurance as "great" or "amazing," with low copays noted in some cases.
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Parental & Family Support — Maternity and paternity leave receive consistently positive mentions and are characterized as well-reviewed. Company materials also highlight family-oriented benefits alongside core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes vacation/PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave, with multiple indications of generous paid time off. Dedicated volunteer hours and well-regarded leave policies reinforce breadth in time-away benefits.
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What We Do
AspenTech is a global leader in asset optimization software helping the world’s leading industrial companies run their operations more safely, efficiently and reliably – enabling innovation while reducing waste and impact on the environment. AspenTech software accelerates and maximizes value gained from digital transformation initiatives with a holistic approach to the asset lifecycle and supply chain. By introducing effective AI modeling to traditional principles of process engineering, AspenTech delivers a faster and more accurate analysis of efficiency and performance boundaries. The real-time data and actionable insights delivered by our software help customers push the boundaries of what’s possible.
