Advanced Process Control Lead Engineer (m/f/d)

Clariant; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 176,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Training programs

Language courses

Sport card

Private health care

Life insurance

eyeglasses refund

Relocation package

Job summary

Clariant in Lodz, Poland, is seeking an APC Lead Engineer to drive design, development, and deployment of Advanced Process Control across global sites. You will shape roadmaps, governance, and training to make APC a core capability within the Digital Projects Team.

You will lead end-to-end APC projects, define architecture and roadmaps, develop process models, and collaborate with operations, Engineering & Process Technology, and Business Units to translate complex chemistry and controls into

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Automation, or related field.
• 3+ years in Advanced Process Control and DCS integration in the chemical industry.
• 5+ years in project management and digital solution implementation.
• Advanced English required; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end APC implementation across global sites.
• Shape APC strategy with architecture and roadmaps.
• Develop process models and dynamic simulations for control design.
• Collaborate with plant operations, Engineering & Process Technology teams, and BU Managers to identify APC opportunities.
• Integrate APC with digital platforms and AI tools.
• Monitor performance with KPIs and drive improvements.
• Establish governance standards for APC across Clariant.
• Build internal APC competency through training and handover.

Skills

Advanced Process Control

DCS integration

Process optimization

Project management

Digital solutions

Analytical thinking

Advanced English

German language

Education

Master's degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

Job ID: 41834 | Location : Lodz, Poland | Expected Salary Range : zł175,500.00 - zł292,500.00 | Work Model: Hybrid

As APC Lead Engineer, you will be the driving force behind the design, development, and deployment of Advanced Process Control solutions across Clariant's global manufacturing sites. Working at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, process control, project management, you will shape APC as a core capability within the Digital Projects Team. You will define technology roadmaps, operating models, and training strategies to ensure long-term, measurable impact. This is a unique opportunity to lead innovation that makes our production smarter, more efficient, and future-ready.

What will you be doing?

• Lead end-to-end APC implementation — manage the full lifecycle of APC projects including Model Predictive Control and real-time optimization across global manufacturing sites.
• Shape the APC strategy — define project scope, architecture, implementation roadmaps, and technology direction to build APC as a core Clariant capability.
• Develop process models and dynamic simulations to support robust and effective control strategy design.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with plant operations, Engineering & Process Technology teams, and Business Units Managers to identify and prioritize APC opportunities.
• Integrate APC with digital platforms by partnering with the Data Science and Data Engineering team to connect APC solutions with AI and advanced analytics tools.
• Monitor performance and drive improvement — define KPIs, track business impact, conduct root cause analyses, and continuously refine control models.
• Establish standards and best practices for APC governance across Clariant, ensuring consistency and operational excellence.
• Build internal APC competency through knowledge transfer, training programs, documentation, and mentoring upon solution handover.

What are we looking for?

• Education: Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 3+ years in Advanced Process Control, DCS integration, and process optimization in the chemical, petrochemical, or specialty chemicals industry;
  • 5+ years in project management and digital solution implementation.
• Skills: strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving mindset; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible language; work independency; passion for digital innovation.
• Languages:
  • Advanced English required;
  • German is a plus.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel internationally on a frequent basis.

What’s in it for you?

• Compensation Structure Components: base salary determined individually based on experience, skills, and role alignment; performance related 12% yearly bonus; language bonuses (800/1 000 PLN gross depending on the number of foreign languages spoken).
• Benefits: internal and external trainings, language courses, sport card (Multisport), private health care (Medicover), additional life insurance, corrective eyeglasses refund, discount card for the restaurants.
• Relocation package adjusted to your current location.
• Working environment: hybrid work model at the Monopolis complex in Lodz (wheelchair accessible workplace).
• Social culture: integrational team events, broad range of initiatives provided by Social Team, possibility to participate in the charity activities.
• A rewarding challenge to develop your skills and career in a professional environment as part of an enthusiastic team dedicated to delivering top-class services

Your Contact

Zuzanna Glapińska

Talent Acquisition Partner

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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties. At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.