Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

We are seeking a talented Project Engineer APC to join our world-class Process Systems Engineering team at our Pilsen site. The successful candidate will help us design and maintain model predictive multivariable controllers and Advanced Process Control (APC) systems.

Project Engineer APC

Job Responsibilities

• Handle process automation and optimization projects with a focus on APC
• Develop new and maintain existing model-based controllers
• Develop and maintain soft sensors based on simple regression equations or complex AI algorithms in cooperation with data scientists
• Collaborate in projects
• Execute feasibility studies

Job Requirements

• Young professional or with professional experience
• Completed studies in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science and Engineering, Cybernetics, Process Control Engineering or Automation Engineering
• Strong process modeling skills preferably in chemical or process engineering
• Knowledge of classical control engineering; experience in model-based control is an advantage
• Affinity for numbers, mathematical problem solving, data analysis, and algorithms
• Independent and team-oriented way of working
• Good communication and integration skills
• Very good written and spoken English; German language skills advantageous but not required
• Willingness to travel regularly to Burghausen or other Wacker Chemie AG sites
• The initial training will take place over a period of two months at the Burghausen site; after that, the place of work is Pilsen (CZ)

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary (with yearly bonus of 15%)
• Opportunity for Future Growth and Advancement
• Meal allowance of 116 CZK / day
• Transport allowance of CZK 100 / day
• Flexi Pass 20 000 CZK / year
• Vacation allowance 10 000 / year
• Christmas allowance 10 000 / year
• 5 weeks of holiday and for every 3 years of employment plus 1 extra day of holiday plus 3 days of sick leave per year
• Pension insurance contribution up to 4 166 CZK / month
• Home office option

and much more!
 

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As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Reference code: 26370

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