Advanced Process Control Engineer

FLSmidth; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

30 days PTO

Flexible schedule

Education support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

FLSmidth is seeking an Advanced Process Control Engineer to join its APC team in India. You will collaborate with senior engineers to design, implement, and optimize digital control solutions across global sites, focusing on process performance and automation projects.

Successful candidates may have up to two years of experience in APC, with skills in Python, MATLAB, and SQL, and a willingness to travel about 50% to customer sites. A degree in engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized institution (Chemical/Metallurgical/M Mineral Processing or related).
• Fresh graduates or up to 2 years of relevant experience encouraged to apply.
• Experience in process automation, APC, industrial control systems is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• As APC Engineer, collaborate with senior experts to deploy smart control applications.
• Analyze process data to identify optimization opportunities and KPI improvements.
• Support APC projects from planning through commissioning and optimization.
• Develop process models and control strategies for mining processes.
• Prepare engineering and commissioning reports and project records.
• Provide post-commissioning technical support and troubleshooting.

Skills

Process dynamics

Automation exposure

Coding/data tools

Industrial AI/ML (bonus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

APC technologies

Job description

Are you ready to engineer a better world? At FLSmidth, we’re not just building machines; we’re revolutionizing global mining industries with cutting-edge technology and a commitment to MissionZero—our bold target of achieving zero-emissions mining by 2030. We believe in empowering the next generation of innovators to solve critical global challenges and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.

Your Responsibilities

• As an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer, you will work closely with senior experts to deliver digital solutions, optimize plant performance, and deploy smart control applications across global sites.
• Support the delivery of Advanced Process Control (APC) engineering projects on time and to a high standard under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Analyze process and plant data to identify opportunities for process optimization and performance improvement.
• Assist in developing, configuring, testing, commissioning, and optimizing Advanced Process Control (APC) applications.
• Support troubleshooting of process control systems and recommend performance improvements.
• Work closely with plant operations and site teams during commissioning, start‑up, and optimization activities.
• Assist in developing process models and control strategies for mining processes.
• Prepare engineering documentation, commissioning reports, technical reports, and project records.
• Assist in implementing digital solutions, including Cameras, smart sensors and Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices.
• Perform basic system diagnostics and troubleshooting of hardware, software components.
• Provide post‑commissioning technical support and assist in resolving customer technical issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and knowledge sharing within the APC team.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies in Advanced Process Control, Digital Twins, Industrial AI, and industrial analytics.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 50%) to customer sites within India and internationally.

What You Bring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized/premier institution: Preferred: Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing Engineering. Also Considered: Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, or related disciplines with a demonstrated interest or project work in industrial automation, process optimization, or process control.

Experience

• Fresh graduates and candidates with up to 2 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience or internship in process automation, Advanced Process Control (APC), industrial control systems, mineral processing, or related industrial engineering is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Process Dynamics: Basic understanding of mineral processing operations (crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening, filtration) and process control fundamentals (PID loops, dynamics, control loop performance).
• Automation Exposure: Basic exposure to PLC, DCS, SCADA, or APC technologies and industrial automation systems.
• Coding/Data Tools: Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, SQL, or similar programming/scripting languages is a plus.
• Advanced Tech (Bonus): Exposure to Model Predictive Control (MPC), fuzzy logic, Digital Twins, modeling/simulation, or Industrial AI / Machine Learning is beneficial but not mandatory.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical Mindset: Strong problem‑solving skills with a passion for process trends, plant data analysis, and key performance indicator (KPI) optimization.
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly across global, cross‑functional teams.
• Adaptability & Drive: High‑achieving, self‑motivated, and eager to rapidly absorb new knowledge in fast‑paced, customer‑facing industrial environments.

What we offer

• Competitive benefits package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident/Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, annual health check‑up, and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge with 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry‑forward as Earned Leave)
• Work‑life balance supported by a flexible work schedule
• Financial assistance for continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• A global network of supportive colleagues and opportunities for growth and career development

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

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FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero‑emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.