Senior Process Control Engineer (Automation | Advanced Process Control | Smart Manufacturing) (m/f/d)

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For the area of Global CI \& Smart Automation located in Lenzing we invite experts to submit applications for the role as

Senior Process Control Engineer (Automation \| Advanced Process Control \| Smart Manufacturing) (m/f/d)
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Reference\-No.: 200003978

Department

Electrical Engineering \& Automation

Position

Employee

Location

Austria, Lenzing

Purpose \& key responsibilities of the role
Do you want to shape the future of advanced process control, smart automation, and autonomous production systems?

Lenzing is accelerating its transformation toward data\-driven manufacturing and Industry 4\.0\. As a *Senior Process Control Engineer* , you will lead the development and deployment of advanced control strategies, process optimization solutions, and digital engineering capabilities across global production sites.

This role combines automation engineering, data analytics, and process modeling to drive measurable improvements in plant performance, efficiency, and stability.

Your responsibilities:

• Advanced Process Control and Automation

+ Develop, implement, and optimize advanced process control (APC) strategies
+ Improve process stability, plant performance, and energy efficiency
+ Standardize control concepts across global production environments

• Data\-Driven Optimization and Analytics

+ Establish control performance monitoring and optimization frameworks
+ Apply statistical process control (SPC) and data analytics
+ Enable continuous improvement toward autonomous plant operations

• Process Modeling and Simulation

+ Build dynamic and static process models
+ Use simulations for control strategy validation, optimization, and operator training
+ Support validation of distributed control systems (DCS)

• CAPEX and Engineering Projects

+ Provide automation expertise in CAPEX projects and plant upgrades
+ Ensure robust automation design from concept to commissioning

• Stakeholder Management and Collaboration

+ Act as a global expert and trusted advisor for automation and control engineering
+ Collaborate across engineering, operations, and digital teams
+ Drive knowledge sharing and best practices across site
Our expectations for this exciting role

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Physics, or Mechatronics


• Several years of experience in:

+ Process control engineering / automation engineering
+ Advanced process control (APC)
+ Industrial production environments

• Technical Expertise

+ Strong knowledge of:

• Process control systems and automation technologies


• Process modeling and simulation


• Statistical process control and data analysis


• Interest or experience in AI, GenAI, or data\-driven engineering is a plus


• Experience with DCS systems, PIMS, and digital tools


• Soft Skills

+ Strong analytical and problem\-solving mindset
+ High level of solution orientation and ownership
+ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
+ Ability to work in international and cross\-functional teams

• Languages

+ English B2 or higher
+ German C1 or higher

• Stakeholder Management and Collaboration

Our benefits

• Flexible working time arrangements within the frame of a flexitime model with homeoffice days and part\-time options


• In\-house and funded restaurant with garden, serving freshly prepared, organic\-certified warm meals focussing on regional products


• Various health and sports opportunities such as financial contribution towards gym costs, health check\-ups, physical therapy and more


• Various professional and personal training and further education opportunities in in\-house education center (Bildungszentrum). Shared designing of your personal career path domestic and abroad


• A diverse and respectful corporate culture where safety and sustainability matter

The gross salary for this position according to the collective agreement in the chemical industry is EUR 4\.700,\- with the willingness to overpay depending on qualifications and experience.

Are you passionate and qualified to take this role?

Take the chance to contribute to the success of the Lenzing Group!

We are looking forward to your online application.

Your responsible recruiter: Mag. Johann Kogler

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