RAPID Technology Director

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AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers

💵 $175k-$200k
📍Remote - United States

Summary

The Technology Director will lead the new Technology Valuation team at RAPID Manufacturing Institute, a part of AIChE. The role involves developing and implementing technology valuation methods and tools to enable the transition of the chemicals and fuels industries to a decarbonized and efficient future. The position requires a BS in chemical engineering or related discipline with MS or PhD preferred, 10 years or more of industrial experience, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements

  • BS in chemical engineering or related discipline required, with MS or PhD preferred
  • Industrial experience of 10 years or more in process development, process optimization, process intensification, process design and valuation
  • Experience performing economic evaluation of alternate process designs
  • Process modeling, simulation and optimization, including industrially relevant tools (simulators) and modern computing concepts and tools
  • Experience managing technical projects
  • Working knowledge and experience with contracts, licensing agreements and intellectual property protection
  • Track record for delivering results
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Negotiating skills (business arrangements, project contracts, licensing, etc.)
  • Experience in building and sustaining partner relationships
  • Experience in R&D portfolio management

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements the ‘gates’ of the new RAPID Phased Approach to project technology development and scale-up
  • Refines existing of ‘readiness levels’ (TRL/MRL/BRL) to be applied to the decarbonization of the chemical and fuels industries
  • Develops and implements best practices and internal standards for process technology valuation
  • Directs all Technology Valuation work (TEA/LCA/T2M) by the RAPID team on RAPID programs and projects
  • Leads RAPID activities in modeling and simulation, including the existing RAPID Software Toolbox and related tools
  • Defines and manages activities in the new ‘Modeling and Data Science’ Technology Thrust
  • Participates on new funding proposals to agencies and other funding institutions, leading technology valuation and modeling activities
  • Contributes to the development of RAPID’s technology goals and objectives and leads all aspects of the Institute’s technical program
  • Co-leads RAPID’s calls for projects, project selection, and communications with entities who submit projects

Benefits

  • Bonus opportunity
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match: AIChe 100% of the first 3% of your eligible pay you contribute to the plan
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Holiday pay
  • Educational Assistance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Various Employee Perks and Discounts
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