Advanced Process Control Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Advanced Process Control Engineer based in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to design and implement advanced analytics and process control solutions that improve industrial performance. The position focuses on developing innovative applications that optimize manufacturing processes, product quality, production capacity, and energy efficiency. You will work with multidisciplinary engineering teams and global customers across diverse process industries. The role combines process engineering expertise, mathematical modeling, industrial data science, and hands-on technical delivery. You will manage projects from initial design through commissioning while helping customers achieve measurable operational improvements. This is a high-impact opportunity for an engineer passionate about automation, optimization, and solving complex industrial challenges.

Accountabilities:: The Advanced Process Control Engineer is responsible for delivering customized analytics and model predictive control solutions that improve customer manufacturing operations. This role requires strong technical expertise, project ownership, and the ability to collaborate with customers and internal teams throughout the complete implementation lifecycle.

Design, develop, integrate, and commission advanced process control and analytics applications for industrial customers.

Perform technical project activities including process assessment, system design, data analysis, mathematical modeling, application development, installation, and commissioning.

Develop predictive models that analyze process behavior and optimize production quality, capacity, and energy consumption.

Configure online applications that dynamically calculate process adjustments and improve operational performance.

Support hardware installation, system integration, and connection with existing manufacturing systems.

Identify technical risks, project challenges, scope changes, and opportunities that may impact project delivery.

Monitor application performance, conduct system health checks, and provide recommendations to maximize solution value.

Provide ongoing product, engineering, and application support to existing customers.

Prepare technical documentation, reports, and best practice materials to support continuous improvement.

Support commercial activities, including identifying additional opportunities and contributing to project proposals.

Participate in professional development activities and maintain relevant technical certifications.

Travel up to 50% of the time, including customer site visits and occasional international assignments.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced process or control engineer with a strong background in industrial automation, process modeling, and advanced analytics. This individual should have the ability to manage complex technical projects, work directly with customers, and translate industrial data into practical operational improvements.

Bachelor’s degree required in engineering or a related technical discipline.

Legal authorization to work in the United States required; employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time, typically for one- to two-week customer engagements.

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field with a strong focus on continuous process modeling, statistics, or process control preferred.

8+ years of experience as a process engineer, control engineer, or similar role within a manufacturing environment preferred.

5+ years of experience implementing model predictive control applications preferred.

Experience with instrumentation, industrial control systems, and supervisory control applications.

Experience developing business cases for advanced process control or industrial analytics solutions.

Knowledge of industrial computing, cloud technologies, networking, cybersecurity, OPC, and/or SQL.

Experience configuring DCS, PLC, SCADA, or HMI systems, particularly when integrating external applications.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with customers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.

Experience with industrial automation products and platforms preferred.

Familiarity with predictive emissions monitoring systems is a plus.

Additional language skills such as Spanish, French, or Portuguese are beneficial.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

401(k) retirement savings plan.

Paid time off.

Paid parental and caregiver leave.

Flexible work schedule options designed to support work-life balance.

Opportunities for professional development and technical growth.

Exposure to diverse industries, global customers, and advanced industrial technologies.

Collaborative environment focused on innovation, automation, and sustainable manufacturing solutions.

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