Process Modeling Engineer

Job Details
Job Location
Research and Development - Pineville, NC
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor Degree
Travel Percentage
Up to 30%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Engineering
Description
At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great teamwith plenty of autonomyto bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:

• Competitive benefits effective from Day 1
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%)
• Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker
• Generous overtime for qualified positions
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Raffles for professional sports tickets
• Half-day Fridays
• Flexible home/office work practices
• Paid time to volunteer
• Employee recognition awards
  
  

Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today. Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day. So, if you’re looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you.
Qualifications
The Process Modeling Engineer will assist in the design & execution of technology development programs and plant process performance analysis. This role will become an expert on the existing proprietary calculation tools, and maintain / improve / extend their capability.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work in accordance with the Midrex Code of Ethics and ISO requirements.
• Understand, maintain, and improve the existing suite of proprietary calculation tools.
• Develop in depth knowledge of Midrex in-house software.
• Provide training and support for end users of the Midrex Toolkit, and other Process Analysis Group managed software solutions.
• Develop programs in Qt, C or MS EXCEL for process modeling and data analysis. The engineer will specify the required calculations and validate the outputs. The coding will be completed by a computer programmer if necessary.
• Assist in the analysis and development of new flowsheets and equipment designs.
• Develop gas, water, and solids mass and energy balances.
• Participate in plant start-ups and plant troubleshooting.
• Manage the development and implementation of assigned Technology Improvement Program (TIP) activities, New Technology Notices (NTN), and other RTD activities.
• Design detailed test plans, equipment, test procedures, and evaluation methods as required for assigned RTD activities.
• Document RTD activities through the issuance of the applicable RTD reports (TIP, NTN, etc.).
  
  

Skills/Abilities:
Required:

• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and reaction kinetics
• Proficient in C in the Visual Studio development environment
• Ability to define program architecture based on the program function / feature requests
• Ability to generate and maintain documentation and manuals for the programs
• Ability to perform calculations in the field of Chemical Engineering (e.g.: Heat and Material Balances, fluid dynamics, reactive system calculations)
• Knowledge of process development covering the range from process modeling/bench scale trials to commercial plant implementation and design
• Strong critical/analytical thinking and problem solving
• Ability to set priorities and organize resources to fulfill requirements in a timely manner
• Competent in Microsoft Office Products Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
  
  

Preferred:

• Proficient in Qt (or similar GUI development tool)
• Working knowledge of Aspen Plus or similar process modeling software, entire Software Development Life Cycle, design, software documentation, and revision control
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in chemical, metallurgical, materials, or mechanical engineering discipline.
• Experience programming in computer / computational modeling of reactive processes and validation of the calculation
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in process engineering design, or similar applicable experience
  
  

Travel REQUIREMENTS:

• 5% to 25% International and Domestic to conferences, meetings, and industrial plant sites
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to move around inside and outside of the facility including climbing stairs
• Able to reach above shoulders and to lift 20 lb.
• Ability to move around a project site, including climbing structures
  
  

Other duties:
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.