Process Design Engineer

L&T Technology Services is #hiring for Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer in Chennai!!

We have Job Openings for Lead Mechanical Design for the domains FMCG/Chemical/Pharma/Fertilizer etc....

Position -Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer

Experience Range - 5 to 13 Years

Job Location- Chennai

Qualification - BE/B. Tech/ME / M Tech

Job Type - Permanent

Industry - FMCG/Chemical/Pharma/Fertilizer....

Mode of Interview - Virtual

Job Description:

• Design and implement multivariable model predictive control (MPC) applications

• Develop and maintain process models (dynamic & steadystate)

• Identify suitable APC candidates based on process variability, constraints, and business value

• Configure, test, and commission APC controllers on DCS/PLC platforms

• Perform loop assessment, PID tuning, and constraint handling

• Monitor APC performance and ensure longterm controller sustainment

• Analyze plant data to diagnose process issues and control performance gaps

• Work closely with process engineers, operations, automation, and IT teams

• Support plant optimization initiatives (energy reduction, throughput maximization)

• Prepare technical documentation, training materials, and operator guidance

• Provide troubleshooting support during plant upsets and transitions

• Ensure compliance with plant safety, cyber security, and changemanagement procedures.

Strong fundamentals in Chemical Engineering / Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Heat & material balances, Unit operations (reactors, distillation, furnaces, compressors, mills, dryers etc.) and Understanding of plant operations and constraints

• Proficiency in Multivariable Control (MPC)

• Knowledge of Dynamic modeling, Linear & nonlinear systems, Constraint based control

• Experience with PID control, cascade, ratio, feedforward control

• Performance monitoring and controller diagnostics

• Hands on work experience in Aspen DMC3 APC environment is a must

• Hands on work experience in other APC environment from Honeywell, Yokogawa, Siemens, Emerson etc will be added advantage

• Good understanding of plant control systems

• Knowledge of Control logic, Data historians (PI, Aspen IP21, etc.)

• Conversant with Plant data analysis and preprocessing, Model validation and performance evaluation, Statistical techniques such as Regression, Correlation analysis, Variability and disturbance analysis

• Strong problemsolving and analytical thinking

• Ability to communicate complex control concepts to operations teams

Qualification:B.E./ B.Tech or M.E./ M.Tech in Chemical Engineering from well known reputed colleges / universities.

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