Praktikum / Abschlussarbeit - Prozesssimulation

About the role

At C1 Green Chemicals, your models directly support process concepts that move from equations to pilot-scale reality. Simulation plays a key role in deciding which technologies are built, tested and scaled – not as theory, but as a practical engineering tool.

What you'll do

• Build and run steady-state and/or dynamic process simulations
• Integrate and adapt kinetic sub-models within existing simulation environments
• Support early-stage technical assessments of process concepts
• Assist with CAPEX/OPEX estimations using existing templates and assumptions
• Document assumptions, calculation paths and results in a clear, reproducible way
• Develop small programming tools or scripts for data handling, analysis or reporting
• Collaborate closely with engineering and lab teams – your results will be used further

What you'll need

• Enrolled in a Master's program (chemical engineering, process engineering or similar)
• Mandatory internship as required by your study regulations
• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, reaction engineering/kinetics and separations
• Hands-on experience with process simulation software (e.g. Aspen Plus/HYSYS, gPROMS)
• Python skills (NumPy, Pandas, plotting, basic automation)
• Analytical mindset, structured documentation and strong ownership of your tasks

Nice to have

• Experience with dynamic simulation or model simplification
• Exposure to pilot-scale or scale-up topics
• Advanced AI skills, e.g. machine learning for parameter estimation, surrogate models, AI-based optimization or automated analysis of large simulation datasets
• Curiosity to question models and assumptions, not just run them

What they offer

• Close mentoring and clearly defined work packages with real impact
• Hands-on work on actual engineering decisions, not academic exercises
• Option to continue with a Master's thesis, if it's a good fit
• Compensation according to company standards