R&D Process Control Leader needed at Mintek

Job description

• Leading all research related to APC solutions, including modelling of complex processes.
• Identify and lead opportunities for technology development and commercialization.
• Play a support and leading role in research projects and the development of products.
• Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency
• Makes technical decisions having an impact on the research direction and outcomes within the Division and Mintek. Developing a specialist research area. Work with complex assignments that require high levels of integration between multidisciplinary fields.
• Leads technology trends in the area of specialisation at a national level.
• Transform opportunities into proposals for funded research.
• Operational: Find the best way to develop new technologies/instruments and/or to provide a service – Process/Discipline level.
• Prepare reports, presentations and publications at the level of an experienced professional.
• Will lead, guide, mentor and train staff under direct supervision.
• Participate in guiding the strategic direction of the business.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in a relevant Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical field relating to automation, model predictive control, fault detection & control, Industry 4.0 technology as well as communication hardware & software – related to the work of the Measurement and Control Division.
• At least 6 years’ experience in research or knowledge-based organisations, of which 6 months must be in managing people, RDI and / or commercialisation.
• Evidence of prototyping, commercialisation of products and accreditation of methods will be an advantage.
• Must be familiar with MATLAB or Python (prototyping of algorithms).