Advanced Process Control Engineer

Job posting end date: 01/05/2026

Metso is a leading global firm specializing in mineral processing solutions. We pride ourselves on innovation and excellence, delivering high-quality projects worldwide.

The job requires a very good understanding of both the clients’ process and advanced process control and vision technology. It is primarily a technical position that requires domestic and international travel, and includes management responsibilities.

• Responsible for implementing APC systems and advanced sensing systems at remote sites in the dedicated area, and possibly worldwide, until client satisfaction is achieved.
• Monitors APC or advanced sensing systems remotely via computer access to client sites.
• Runs training courses for customers as necessary.
• Designs, configures, installs, and commissions APC systems at the office and at customer sites.
• Designs and configures intelligent sensors at the office and installs/commissions them at customer sites.
• Works closely with the market area manager of the dedicated market area.
• Coordinates work with other APC engineers from the global APC team on projects where they are involved.
• Performs project management duties: forecasting, organization, planning, communication, reporting, invoicing.
• Communicates with customers on the projects where the engineer acts as Project Manager.
• Writes reports, project documentation, and participates in writing product documentation.
• Provides support to customers in the dedicated area.
• Travels frequently, both domestically and internationally.
• Other miscellaneous duties and special projects as required.

• Maintains a clean, health and safe work environment for employees, visitors, and subcontractors.
• Ensures documented HSE management systems are available.
• Ensures compliance with relevant state HSE legislation and company policy.
• Assists in preparing rehabilitation programs for employees injured at work.
• Maintains the company's risk management program.
• Monitors and reviews HSE management systems.
• Consults with employees on HSE matters affecting the workplace.
• Participates in HSE management review meetings as required.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering/process control, or related field.
• Technical experience in mineral processing and process control.
• Very good knowledge of computer configuration and use.
• Fluency in English communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Self‑motivated.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to an average of 40% of the time.
• Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills; demonstrates creativity and innovation in day‑to‑day work.
• Able to take direction and work as a team to solve problems and complete work for clients.
• Able to travel by motor vehicle and commercial flights.
• Able to pass random medical and drug and alcohol tests.
• Fulfills physical requirements to work on customer sites.

• Experience as an APC engineer or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the dedicated area mining industry.
• Relevant industry experience in mineral processing, cement industry, or other process industry.
• Management or supervisory ability.
• Knowledge of Metso APC software or competitor’s software.
• Plant optimization experience using expert systems, model predictive control, and online dynamic mathematical models.
• Knowledge of OPC, DCOM, Modbus, and other communication protocols.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end‑to‑end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change. Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion.

Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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