Advanced Process Control Engineer, Chennai

ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER

Unlock your potential through advanced process optimization

Join us and help drive impactful improvements in mineral processing performance. As an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer, you will apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills, collaborate with global experts, and support our customers in achieving sustainable, reliable, and value-driven operations.

You will be part of our Digital Life Cycle Offering team, contributing to optimization initiatives and digital solution deployments worldwide.

Your responsibilities

• Deliver engineering packages on time, within budget, and with high quality for assigned projects
• Analyze process data to identify optimization opportunities
• Develop, configure, and deploy APC control strategies
• Troubleshoot control performance and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure measurable value delivery
• Prepare technical documentation and clearly communicate results
• Support continuous improvement of APC service offerings
• Implement digital smart devices such as cameras and sensors
• Perform troubleshooting and system diagnostics
• Provide post-commissioning technical support to internal and external stakeholders

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Control & Automation Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in APC, automation, or mineral processing optimization or Process optimization across Copper – Molybdenum and other mineral processing industries,
• Experience with comminution and/or flotation control systems is an advantage
• Programming skills and exposure to Model Predictive Control (e.g., Python, KSX) is an advantage, and/or model-less multivariable control technologies is an advantage
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving abilities
• Solid understanding of mineral processing fundamentals
• Ability to interpret process data and KPIs to drive improvements
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to travel and support local and global customer sites

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

What we offer

• Competitive benefits package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident/Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge with 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry-forward as Earned Leave)
• Work-life balance supported by a flexible work schedule
• Financial assistance for continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• A global network of supportive colleagues and opportunities for growth and career development
• As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit