Equipment Technology Engineer (F/M)

Job description

CONTEXT:

The mission of our Business Division (BD), Technology and Technical Support (T&TS), is to propose to our clients sustainable, low-carbon solutions, which are also efficient in terms of technologies / process, catalysts / adsorbents and services for the whole domains Axens is involved in (Biomass & Oil Hydroprocessing & conversion, Petrochemicals production & purification, Gas and Water Treatment, CO2 capture). T&TS Business Division is responsible for the performance achieved in Axens' clients units and for maintaining the competitiveness of our offer in a very competitive and challenging market. Technologist position is at the crossroads of Axens core jobs, mixing technical support to sales, partnership of the performance of our Clients and piloting R&D actions.

The Responsible HyproProcessing Product Line is in charge of technologies and products related to the applications Clean Fuels, Petrochemical Feedstocks and Specialty Products. Technology Engineers missions are to:

• Prepare, clarify and defend the technical proposals as a response to a tender, to design grass-roots units, to modify existing assets or to replace products, by providing innovative and efficient solutions.
• Support our customers by providing technical assistance for units in operation
• Promote Axens' technologies and services through marketing actions
• Adapt and develop Axens' offer in the domain of expertise of the technologists, domain in which they are the guardians of the knowledge and of the know-how.

As part of the development of Axens' Equipment offering and to support Axens' licensing and product offerings, we are looking for an Equipment Technology Engineer, to support sales of equipment from a technical performance point of view and follow up of installed equipment/internals.

The technologist, initially assigned to the VGO HydroProcessing Group, may be called upon to work for other Product Lines over time.

You will work on these various assignments in close collaboration with the Business Sales Departments (Regional / Equipment Sales Manager) and at the interface with other Axens entities (Projects Department, Engineering Department, Process Department within BD Project Operations, New Development & Transformation BD, etc.). You will report to the Product Line Manager. Areas of expertise include mechanical engineering and fluid mechanics.


MAIN ACTIVITIES:

You will be in charge of:

• Promoting equipment & internals to customers (EquiFlow®, etc)
• Monitoring and troubleshooting the performance of our solutions in operation
• Capitalize on feedback and cross-check using models, CFD, or cold mock-up (IFPen or other entity).
• Participating in the inspection phase, ensuring that maintenance, inspection and cleaning procedures are available and coherent with the Process requirements
• Being part of a transversal Work Group to increase equipment sales by:

- Identifying industrialization needs,

- Participating and promoting innovation in collaboration with New Development and Technology Business Division and IFPEn or other entity,

- Participating in studies of solutions proposed by the work group,

- Participating in the preparation of support pitches on new solutions.

Depending on the candidate's location, travel to our Rueil-Malmaison headquarters will be necessary.

Availability for short trips is required.

Desired profile

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Proven experience in mechanical design, simulation, and analysis, know how to read mechanical drawing.

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials (and manufacturing processes).

KNOWLEDGE:

- Able to design and develop mechanical systems, components, and assemblies for various products and projects and to comment/read detailed analysis and simulations to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mecha/TTS/process) to ensure product designs meet functional and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct prototypes, testing, and troubleshooting on client site to improve designs and resolve issues.
- Prepare technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports with teams support.

You enjoy working in a team, you have a strong sense of listening to exchange the right information with Axens' customers and with the different Axens entities

You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to persuade, particularly in sales support activities.

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About Axens

Axens est un fournisseur international de technologies, d'équipements, de produits et de services permettant la transformation du pétrole, du gaz, de la biomasse en carburants propres, ainsi que la production et la purification des principaux intermédiaires pétrochimiques. Sa gamme unique de solutions garantit des performances optimales avec une empreinte écologique réduite. L'offre globale d'Axens repose sur un personnel hautement qualifié, des sites de production modernes et un réseau mondial étendu de services industriels, commerciaux et de support technique.

Elle comprend des technologies, des équipements, des fours, des unités modulaires, des catalyseurs, des adsorbants et des services associés

Axens combine la convivialité d'une entreprise à taille humaine et le rayonnement d'une multinationale dont les clients se répartissent dans plus de 85 pays.