About Simreka
Simreka is a fast-growing deep-tech startup revolutionizing chemical and material innovation through its AI-powered simulation platform.
As a process engineer, you will play a key role in the further development of the simulation platform and delivery to customers who are manufacturing companies in a variety of domains. You will succeed in this role if you are a motivated individual driven by challenges and can bridge the gap between business requirements, mathematics, and software development to deliver results together with the whole team.
Role Overview
Simreka is seeking a Computational Scientist with a strong background in chemical and process engineering to develop, apply, and enhance physics-based and data-driven models for industrial applications. The role involves working at the intersection of process modeling, numerical methods, and advanced analytics, supporting the development of next-generation simulation and digital engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and validate computational models for chemical and process engineering systems
* Apply first-principles modeling, numerical methods, and simulation techniques to real-world industrial problems
* Design and optimize process simulations, including steady-state and dynamic models
* Collaborate with software developers and domain experts to integrate models into digital platforms and tools
* Analyze experimental, plant, or simulation data to support model calibration and validation
* Document methodologies, assumptions, and results for internal teams and external stakeholders
* Contribute to continuous improvement of Simreka’s modeling frameworks and computational workflows
Required Qualifications
* Master’s, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related field
* Strong understanding of transport phenomena, thermodynamics, reaction engineering, and process systems
* Experience with computational modeling and simulation tools
* Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar)
* Ability to translate engineering problems into mathematical and computational formulations
Preferred / Advantageous Skills
* Experience in data science, machine learning, or AI techniques applied to engineering problems
* Familiarity with model-based optimization, surrogate modeling, or hybrid physics–data models
* Knowledge of scientific computing, numerical solvers, or high-performance computing
* Experience working with industrial process data and life cycle assessment
* Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
What We Offer
* High degree of autonomy to define and implement things your way
* Challenging long-term personal and team objectives
* Opportunity to have a huge business and social impact
* An accelerated and multidimensional personal growth opportunity
* Cross-disciplinary projects and tasks
* A customer-centric company culture with a flat hierarchy and open communication
* Salary and compensation in line with experience and performance