Principal Product Development Engineer

Messer Americas•Bridgewater Township, TX

53d•Onsite

About The Position

This key role will spearhead Messer’s plant product development initiatives. Working with the conceptual engineers and the Product Development Manager, the Principal Process Engineer, Product Development will evaluate technology options, determine the process design of our products and develop the initial process package for standard products. This position is responsible for completing process related activities in support of product and solution development across our industrial gases portfolio. The principal engineer takes on a leadership role within the team and across the organization to ensure products are managed properly in regards to process excellence. The ideal candidate job holder is broadly versed in simulation, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), heat & material balances, equipment design, and Piping & Instrument Diagram (P & ID) development. Products developed are for ASU, CO2 and electronics opportunities.

Requirements

Proficiency in simulation modeling (UNISIM/HYSYS)
Proficiency in P & ID development, HAZOP activities.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Capability to analyze large plant datasets in Excel or other software
Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Ability to work minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with project management, operations, and business development as needed.
Ability to interact with diverse groups to obtain desired information and outcomes.
BS or higher degree in Chemical Engineering
15+ years of experience in proposal, process engineering or related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Autocad is a plus.

Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert and principal engineering resource for all process related activities in support of the development of products for ASU, CO2 and Electronics opportunities.
Chemical process simulations of air separation, CO2 plants and other systems.
Develop sizing information for process equipment (compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, distillation columns, separators, reactors, etc.) and provide information in the form of equipment data sheets.
Developing Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P & IDs)
Provide process details for control system design (alarm and trip setpoint lists).
Interfacing with equipment vendors, reviewing specifications, and equipment drawings to ensure the supplied equipment meets the process requirements.
Developing power and cooling water summaries for products, as needed.
Leading HAZOPS and resolving process related HAZOP actions
Interfacing with other departments to provide support for proposals/projects involving developed products.
Solicit feedback from plant operations personnel and incorporate equipment adjustments where appropriate.
Participate in plant startups, performance tests, and plant troubleshooting as required (up to 25% in the field).
Develop block flow diagrams, project specifications (PS1/PS2) and other needed information to the Engineering and Proposals department for budgetary and firm cost development on proposals.
Support development of technical standards, as required.