Process Technology Modeling Engineer APAC

About the Role

Join Lubrizol’s Estane TPU Process Technology Team / Global Process Modeling Team and play a critical role in advancing process modeling and simulation capabilities across our global manufacturing and R&D network.

At Lubrizol, we are redefining standards in the chemical industry through innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with highly skilled colleagues in Shanghai and across the globe, contributing to transformative projects within the Estane business.

Key Responsibilities

As a Process Technology Modeling Engineer dedicated to Estane Thermoplastic PolyUrethane (TPU) reactive extrusion process, you will be part of the Process Technology team, focused on applying process simulations to support design, scale‑up, and manufacturing operations.

Your responsibilities include:

Technically defining process and operational requirements to support development of advanced, physics‑based models

Collaborating with the core modeling team to build models that accurately represent physical and chemical processes

Applying CFD modeling and specialized extrusion modeling techniques to address Estane manufacturing challenges

Supporting process design, optimization, and troubleshooting for Estane manufacturing operations

Blending mathematical modeling with empirical testing to:

Reduce experimental and pilot‑scale costs

Improve scale‑up efficiency

Maximize capital returns

Partnering closely with process innovation and model development teams to accelerate technology transfer from:

Laboratory scale

Pilot scale

Full production scale

Required Qualifications

Education

Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Experience

3–5+ years of experience in process modeling and simulation in an industrial or applied research setting

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in CFD modeling using commercial software, such as:

ANSYS FLUENT

Siemens Star‑CCM+

Siemens M‑Star CFD

OpenFOAM

Solid CAD skills for:

3D geometry creation

Mesh generation for CFD simulations

Experience with model verification and validation (V&V) methodologies

Programming experience in C/C++, Python or equivalent

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint Project)

Proficient in the English language for verbal and written communication

Preferred / Differentiating Skills

Strong understanding of chemical reactions and reactive extrusion processes

Hands‑on experience with reactive extrusion, particularly twin‑screw extruders

Foundational knowledge of Aspen process modeling for chemical processes

Experience with data analysis, analytics, and AI/ML applications, especially for time‑dependent or temporal process data

Why Join Lubrizol?

Be part of a global, highly technical team driving process modeling excellence

Work on real‑world manufacturing challenges with measurable business impact

Contribute to the future of advanced modeling, combining physics‑based, data‑driven, and experimental approaches

Grow your career in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and technical leadership