AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers is hiring a
RAPID Technology Director

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