From cast10-request@bevo.che.wisc.edu Fri Jun 30 13:30:58 2000 Received: (from slist@localhost) by bevo.che.wisc.edu (8.9.1/8.9.1) id NAA02436; Fri, 30 Jun 2000 13:30:58 -0500 (CDT) Resent-Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 13:30:58 -0500 (CDT) MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Message-ID: <14684.59232.835749.21382@bahaha.che.wisc.edu> Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 13:30:56 -0500 (CDT) From: "Agarwal Mukul ,BUZ,CT3,U21691" To: "'cast10@bevo.che.wisc.edu'" Subject: CAST: Industrial Position in Switzerland: Process Engineer X-CAST-Category: jobs industrial 2000-12 Resent-Message-ID: <"Ay5sMKF3YCM.A.XJ.idOX5"@bevo.che.wisc.edu> Resent-From: cast10@bevo.che.wisc.edu X-Mailing-List: X-Loop: cast10@bevo.che.wisc.edu Precedence: list Resent-Sender: cast10-request@bevo.che.wisc.edu Sender: cast10-request@bevo.che.wisc.edu Errors-To: cast10-request@bevo.che.wisc.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: Past postings on the CAST10 Email List are archived on the World Wide Web at http://www.che.wisc.edu/cast10 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Permanent Position in Process Control & Optimization at Buhler Corporate Technology in Uzwil, Switzerland For creative, varied activity in the central R & D department at its headquarters in Switzerland, the international machine manufacturer Buhler Ltd. is seeking a Process Engineer The research unit Process Optimization is concerned, in a broad sense, with the improvement of numerous physical and planning processes through well-founded modelling, control, fault diagnosis, production optimization and the like. This is achieved by using classical methods of control engineering as well as the so-called intelligent methods (neural networks, fuzzy logic, expert systems, genetic methods, etc.) that are specially suited for the complex conditions governing our processes. For general information about the firm, please visit us at www.buhlergroup.com. The challenge and the fascination of this work lie also in the extensive diversity of the processes concerned (e.g., processes in the food-processing, paints, plastics, extrusion, and die-casting industries), each of which poses very different problems and therefore requires accordingly customized solutions. Laboratories available on the premises for each process on an industrial scale as well as access to routine production in real industrial plants allow a thorough investigation in each case of the various possibilities for process improvement. Requirements -------------------- Bachelors/Diploma (e.g., in electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering). Solid background and experience in one of the following three areas - 1. Control engineering (modelling, control, fault diagnosis, optimization) 2. Chemical engineering (unit operations, physical processes) 3. Intelligent technologies (neural networks, fuzzy logic, expert systems) and good knowledge of a second area. Willingness for continued learning in all the three areas. Ability and willingness to work in a team. Fluency in German (or basic ability, and willingness for intensive acquisition). Advantageous, but not essential - Masters degree or Doctorate. Knowledge and experience also in the third area. Industrial experience (technical implementation, project management, R & D applications). Experience with programming languages and software tools for the areas 1 and 3. Employment Full-time Begin As soon as possible Deadline Open (the team will grow further in the long term) Workplace The place of work is at our headquarters in Uzwil, Switzerland, which lies in picturesque countryside less than an hour away from big lakes and mountains, from the cultural activities of cities like Zurich and from the borders to Germany and Austria. Contact For application and information - Dr. Mukul Agarwal, Head, Process Optimization, Corporate Technology, Buhler Ltd., CH-9240 Uzwil, Switzerland Tel. +41 71 955 36 67 Email: mukul.agarwal@buhlergroup.com