Lead Advanced Process Control Engineer

Lead Advanced Process Control Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Advanced Process Control Engineer to join our regional engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process control engineering, with a focus on advanced process control (APC) strategies, implementation, optimization, and plant process operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies to optimize plant operations and improve efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Collaborate with process engineers, operators, external vendors and other stakeholders to identify process control opportunities and challenges.
• Design, configure, and implement advanced operational technology applications, including model predictive control (MPC), inferential sensors, and real-time process anomaly detection.
• Lead and manage advanced operational technology projects from concept to completion, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.
• Monitor the performance of APC systems, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to achieve optimal process performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for APC-related inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and providing expert guidance.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in APC technologies and methodologies and apply this knowledge to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
• 5 – 10 years of experience in advanced process control, with a proven track record of successful APC system implementation and optimization.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing process operations as process control engineer or process engineer.
• Strong knowledge of plant process engineering, process control theory, modeling, and simulation techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex control issues.
• Familiarity with advanced data analytics, machine learning, and digital transformation technologies and their applications in manufacturing process domain.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

JOB FAMILY: Engineering

DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION: Singapore > Singapore : SN20

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable