Technical Services Employment Opportunity - Central Europe

Positions offered:

Consultants
- [UK,US,DE]
Developers
– QA analyst
– Kernel Developer
Sales [KR]
– Sales person [en][kr]
Technical Services
– Senior Applications [DE]
– Senior Applications [US]

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Available position:

Senior Applications Engineer
(Central Europe)

Employment basis:

Full-Time, Permanent

Location:

Köln, Germany

Start date:

Immediate

Required degrees / experience

2-6 years of relevant industrial experience

PhD (Chemical Engineering)

About PSE

Process Systems Enterprise Limited (PSE) is a leading global supplier of advanced modeling technology and services to the process industries. PSE's technology-leading gPROMS^® Advanced Process Modeling (APM) software and ModelCare^® Model-Based Innovation (MBI) services are used to generate high-quality information for decision support in innovation, design and operations throughout the process industries, in sectors such as chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage and minerals and mining.

PSE operates from offices in London (UK; headquarters), Cedar Knolls (New Jersey, US), Cologne (Germany), Yokohama (Japan) and Daejeon (Korea). The North American market accounts for a very significant proportion of PSE's turnover.

Responsibilities

This is an exciting position that combines application of technical expertise with customer-facing activity. It also involves close teamworking with PSE Sales, Consulting and Development teams.

Lead technical communication (phone, web and face-to-face) with potential PSE customers
Develop prospects into defined opportunities - matching customers' requirements to PSE's software and consulting solutions
Design and execute software evaluation plans
Develop "proof-of-concept" demonstration projects
Build customer relationships to help ensure the continued and successful use of PSE technology

Nature and Scope

Travel frequently within Central Europe to visit customer sites in order to attend meetings and run evaluation workshops
Work closely with the Central Europe Sales team to provide expert technical input
Lead phone and web meetings to explain PSE technology and solutions
Host regular web-seminars
Attend trade shows and conferences

Candidate requirements

A detailed understanding of mathematical process modeling and a knowledge of available modeling tools
(At least) 2 years' of project-based industrial experience using mathematical modeling tools (preferably gPROMS, ACM or Dymola)
A good general understanding of the process industries and chemical engineering technologies
Excellent oral and written communication skills; in particular an ability to explain complex ideas both on paper and in face-to-face meetings is essential
An ability to overcome objections, persuade and convince others, think and react quickly
A self-motivated outlook

If you wish to apply, please email a CV including the names of two referees and a covering letter stating why you believe you are suited for this position.