Bilingual PhD Process Control Engineer — Hybrid AI

Process Integration Limited; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

EAP

Company pension

Hybrid working

23 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Process Integration Limited in Altrincham is seeking a Bilingual Mandarin and English Process Control Engineer (Control Engineering & Machine Learning) with a PhD focused on control systems and optimisation. You will develop advanced control strategies to optimise chemical processes and collaborate with in-house teams and external partners.

The role requires strong theory and hands-on skills in modelling, MPC, adaptive control, and real-time optimization, plus willingness to travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• PhD in Control Engineering or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering with a focus on control systems and modelling.
• Strong theoretical background in control theory and process dynamics.
• Hands-on experience with control system design and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Python, GAMS, MATLAB.
• Fluent Mandarin and English required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in the chemical engineering industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dynamic modelling and simulation of chemical processes using Python, GAMS or MATLAB.
• Develop and implement advanced control strategies to self-tune PID controllers and use MPC/APC techniques.
• Integrate control solutions into manufacturing processes and lead plant-wide deployments on DCS/PLC.
• Troubleshoot control system issues, perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support real-time closed-loop process optimization projects with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with universities and stakeholders to deliver measurable KPIs and innovations.

Skills

PhD in Control Engineering

Optimization & modelling

Python

MATLAB

GAMS

Bilingual Mandarin & English

Industrial control systems

Education

PhD in Control Engineering or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Python

GAMS

MATLAB

Job description

Process Integration Limited in Altrincham is seeking a Bilingual Mandarin and English Process Control Engineer (Control Engineering & Machine Learning) with a PhD focused on control systems and optimisation. You will develop advanced control strategies to optimise chemical processes and collaborate with in-house teams and external partners.

The role requires strong theory and hands-on skills in modelling, MPC, adaptive control, and real-time optimization, plus willingness to travel occasionally.