Senior Automation Engineer APC & Process Control

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities: APC Development and Optimization Design, develop, and configure APC solutions specific to Paper & Pulp operations (e.g., digester, bleaching, drying, and stock preparation units). Develop and optimize APC algorithms, models, and control strategies with a focus on performance enhancement. Build and maintain a templatization framework for APC deployments to enable faster rollout and standardization across plants. Provide domain guidance to development teams to ensure APC solutions align with process and operational requirements. IT/OT System Integration Lead the seamless integration of APC platforms with OT systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA) and IT systems (MES, ERP, Data Historian, Cloud). Develop and validate end-to-end data flow across systems, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and cybersecurity compliance. Implement and maintain APIs, OPC UA/DA interfaces, and secure data pipelines for real-time analytics and reporting. Leverage knowledge of different APC products to identify integration points and interoperability approaches. Cross-functional

Collaboration: • Work closely with process engineers, IT teams, cybersecurity, and OEM partners. • Provide technical leadership in digital transformation projects involving APC. • Train plant personnel on APC usage and troubleshooting.

Compliance & Documentation: • Ensure APC systems comply with industry standards and cybersecurity protocols. • Maintain detailed documentation of system architecture, configurations, and integration workflows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Control, Automation, or related field. • 10+ years of experience in APC implementation in paper & pulp or similar process industries. • Strong knowledge of APC platforms (e.g., Honeywell Profit Controller, ABB OPT800, Aspen DMCplus). • Experience with OT/IT integration technologies (OPC, MQTT, REST APIs, edge computing). • Familiarity with industrial protocols and cybersecurity standards (ISA-95, ISA/IEC 62443). • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud-based industrial platforms (e.g., AWS) • Knowledge of data analytics tools (Python, R, Power BI) for process optimization. • Certifications in APC or industrial automation platforms.