Process Analysis Programmer

Description

At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great teamwith plenty of autonomyto bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:

Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today. Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day. So, if you’re looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you.

Qualifications

The Process Analysis Programmer develops software and write code to maintain / improve / extend the capability of existing proprietary calculation tools (programs).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work in accordance with the Midrex Code of Ethics and ISO requirements.
• Understand, maintain, and improve the existing suite of proprietary calculation tools.
• Develop in depth knowledge of Midrex in-house software.
• Develop programs and write code in Qt, C or MS EXCEL for process modeling and data analysis. An engineer will specify the required calculations and program function. The programmer is responsible for the software design and implementation.
• Write and document programs.
• Work as a team player with all Technical Center employees / contract workers. Work toward building consensus on all assignments by finding solutions, which meet the best interests of all parties involved.

Skills/Abilities:

Required:

• Strong understanding of iterative solution techniques
• Basic understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and reaction kinetics
• Proficient in C in the Visual Studio development environment
• Ability to define program architecture based on based on the program function / feature requests
• Ability to generate and maintain documentation and manuals for the programs

Preferred:

• Proficient in Qt (or similar GUI development tool)
• Proficient in Fortran
• Experience with User Defined Functions for Computational Fluid Dynamics

Education and Experience:

• A four-year college degree or associate degree in engineering or computer science
• Experience programming in computer / computational modeling of reactive processes and validation of the calculations

Travel Requirements:

• 5% to 15% International and Domestic to conferences, meetings, and industrial plant sites

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to move around inside and outside of the facility including climbing stairs
• Able to reach above shoulders and to lift 20 lb.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.