ABB
Senior Project Engineer – Advanced Process Control (APC)
Chile · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerABB
- LocationChile
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Senior Engineering Manager
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Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a design authority for an engineering discipline related to Advanced Process Controls (APC) for the Automation business area. Each day, you will complete assignments on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring assignments are completed in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid {#LI-Hybrid}
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This role contributes to the Automation business areain Chile.
Your main responsibilities:
Lead technical strategy for APC and Control Optimization projects from analysis to commissioning
Analyze industrial processes and identify optimization opportunities
Develop, configure and test advanced control strategies
Integrate APC (Advanced Process Control) solutions with DCS, historians, OPC and other systems
Support installation, commissioning and performance validation
Mentor junior engineers
Contribute to standardization and knowledge development.
Mandatory Requirements:
Engineering background from the Automation & Control, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Metallurgic or Mining fields.
Experience within the mining, pulp & paper or cement industries is highly preferred.
7+ years experience in APC, process optimization, or advanced control
Deep knowledge of control strategies, such as Fuzzy Logic, MPC, Smith Predictor, Ruled Base, or similar
Deep knowledge of DCS, PLC, OPC, historians, and/or control systems
Experience with relational databases and SQL
Strong technical troubleshooting capabilities
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Advanced or fluent English level, as well as fluent Spanish level.
Desirable Requirements
Experience with process industries: mining, metals, cement preferred
Knowledge of ABB platforms, 800xA, DCS systems
Experience with model predictive control, advanced strategies
Programming: SQL, Python, C#, VBA, JavaScript
Project management experience
Experience with commissioning and optimization
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
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Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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