First Principles Custom Process Modeling Lead

First Principles Custom Process Modeling Lead

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• Develop and apply fit‑for‑purpose first principles/phenomenological models of novel, first‑of‑a‑kind process units to guide screening, development, and design of new process technologies across the business portfolio (Upstream, Product Solutions, Low Carbon Solutions)
• Apply strong background in fundamentals‑based modeling, particularly in the areas of reaction kinetics, heat and mass transfer in unit operations, and design for advanced reactors or separations
• Work collaboratively in cross‑discipline teams deploying models to guide/support experimentation (active materials development, lab and pilot‑scale studies), process engineering, and equipment design
• Formulate modeling framework from high‑level research program objectives and guide a team of 1 to 3 modelers to deliver modeling goals
• Apply deep knowledge and mentorship in topics related to first principles/phenomenological modeling, and reactor engineering within Research and broader Exxon Mobil communities
• Champion sustainment of differentiated modeling capabilities to deliver business value

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related discipline with relevant thesis work
• 10+ years of demonstrated industrial experience with:
  • Developing and applying customized multi‑scale models of process units (i.e. reacting and separation systems, electrochemical processes, membrane/adsorption separations, steady state/dynamic/cyclic etc.)
  • Building, solving, and optimizing robust kinetic models
  • Computational languages: gPROMS, MATLAB, Python, Aspen Custom Modeler or similar
• Strong ability and interest to work on applications driven by abstract problems and develop creative out‑of‑the‑box solutions
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership behaviors
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Driven and self‑motivated

• Process scale‑up experience understanding the impact of scale on unit operations/commercial‑scale embodiment/design
• Experience with process simulation platforms (APEn, HYSYS, Pro‑II), hybrid modeling (i.e.: PINNs, AI/ML), Techno‑economic Analysis
• Lab and/or pilot scale experimentation

• Pension Plan:
  Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan:
  You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility:
  We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad‑hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well…