Department: Electrical Engineering & Automation Position: Employee Location: Austria, Lenzing

Lenzing AG; Lenzing; Vor Ort; EUR 47.731 - 57.172; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working time arrangements

In-house restaurant with organic meals

Health and sports benefits

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Lenzing AG in Lenzing is seeking a Senior Process Control Engineer to drive the transformation toward data-driven manufacturing. This role requires a deep understanding of automation engineering and process optimization across global production sites.

The ideal candidate will develop advanced process control strategies and collaborate with global teams to enhance plant performance. The position offers flexible working arrangements, health benefits, and numerous training opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Automation Engineering or related field.
• Experience in advanced process control and industrial production environments.
• Strong knowledge of process control and automation technologies.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize advanced process control strategies.
• Establish control performance monitoring frameworks.
• Build dynamic and static process models.

Kenntnisse

Advanced Process Control (APC)

Data Analytics

Automation Engineering

Process Modeling

Statistical Process Control

DCS Systems

Ausbildung

Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Physics, or Mechatronics

Tools

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

PIMS

Digital Tools

Jobbeschreibung

From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing. We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a carbon neutral future for you and generations to come.

Make the right choice and contribute to our GOOD FIBRATIONS!

For the area of Global CI & Smart Automation located in Lenzing we invite experts to submit applications for the role as

Senior Process Control Engineer (Automation | Advanced Process Control | Smart Manufacturing) (m/f/d)

Reference-No.: 200003978

Department

Electrical Engineering & Automation

Position

Employee

Location

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

Role Overview

Do you want to shape the future of advanced process control, smart automation, and autonomous production systems? Lenzing is accelerating its transformation toward data‑driven manufacturing and Industry 4.0. As a Senior Process Control Engineer, you will lead the development and deployment of advanced control strategies, process optimization solutions, and digital engineering capabilities across global production sites.

This role combines automation engineering, data analytics, and process modeling to drive measurable improvements in plant performance, efficiency, and stability.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Process Control and Automation
  • Develop, implement, and optimize advanced process control (APC) strategies
  • Improve process stability, plant performance, and energy efficiency
  • Standardize control concepts across global production environments
• Data‑Driven Optimization and Analytics
  • Establish control performance monitoring and optimization frameworks
  • Apply statistical process control (SPC) and data analytics
  • Enable continuous improvement toward autonomous plant operations
• Process Modeling and Simulation
  • Build dynamic and static process models
  • Use simulations for control strategy validation, optimization, and operator training
  • Support validation of distributed control systems (DCS)
• CAPEX and Engineering Projects
  • Provide automation expertise in CAPEX projects and plant upgrades
  • Ensure robust automation design from concept to commissioning
• Stakeholder Management and Collaboration
  • Act as a global expert and trusted advisor for automation and control engineering
  • Collaborate across engineering, operations, and digital teams
  • Drive knowledge sharing and best practices across sites

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Physics, or Mechatronics
• Several years of experience in advanced process control (APC) and industrial production environments
• Strong knowledge of process control systems and automation technologies
• Process modeling and simulation
• Statistical process control and data analysis
• Interest or experience in AI, GenAI, or data‑driven engineering is a plus
• Experience with DCS systems, PIMS, and digital tools

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset
• High level of solution orientation and ownership
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in international and cross‑functional teams

Languages

• English: B2 or higher
• German: C1 or higher

Benefits

Flexible working time arrangements within the frame of a flexitime model with home‑office days and part‑time options.

In‑house and funded restaurant with garden, serving freshly prepared, organic‑certified warm meals focusing on regional products.

Various health and sports opportunities such as financial contribution towards gym costs, health check‑ups, physical therapy, and more.

Various professional and personal training and further education opportunities in an in‑house education center (Bildungszentrum). Shared designing of your personal career path domestic and abroad.

A diverse and respectful corporate culture where safety and sustainability matter.

The gross salary for this position according to the collective agreement in the chemical industry is EUR 4,700, with the willingness to over‑pay depending on qualifications and experience.

Are you passionate and qualified to take this role? Take the chance to contribute to the success of the Lenzing Group! We are looking forward to your online application.

Your responsible recruiter: Mag. Johann Kogler