At ASTEK Iberia, we are looking for an Optimization Engineer with a passion for process technology, advanced analytics, and industrial digital transformation. Whether your background is in Control Engineering with process knowledge or Chemical Engineering with an interest in automation and optimization, we'd love to hear from you.
- Design, develop, and implement Real-Time Optimization (RTO) applications for process industries.
- Build and maintain online process models to ensure high system reliability and performance.
- Analyze plant operations and identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Work directly with customers as a trusted technical advisor, helping them maximize value from installed solutions.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams on innovative optimization projects across refining, petrochemical, and chemical industries.
Who are you?
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of industrial process operations and process interactions.
- Experience with process simulation and modeling.
- Knowledge of equipment and systems such as: Distillation columns, Compressors and expanders, Heat-integrated processes, Refinery conversion units
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and customer-oriented mindset.
- Professional proficiency in English.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Model Predictive Control (MPC) and process optimization.
- Knowledge of equation-based modeling and optimization solvers (SQP).
- Familiarity with SQL, VBA, OPC communications, TCL scripting, or related technologies.
Who are we?
Since 2015, Astek Iberia has been accompanying its customers in their development throughout Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Basque Country, Andalusia, Galicia, etc.).
Founded in France in 1988, Astek is a integral player in engineering and technology consulting, present in five continents and 25 countries. With expertise in a w
📌 Optimization Engineer (Madrid)
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