Orise · 12 hours ago
APC Lead Project Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expOrise is a company focused on supporting industrial clients in their digital transformation efforts. They are seeking an experienced Advanced Process Control (APC) Project Engineer to design, implement, and support optimization solutions that enhance plant reliability, efficiency, and safety.
ChemicalManufacturingPharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Jonathan Kennedy
Responsibilities
Analyze plant operations, constraints, and historical data to identify performance improvement opportunities
Tune and troubleshoot PID/base‑layer controllers
Prepare APC Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
Plan and execute step tests
Build dynamic process models used in APC applications
Configure, simulate, and validate MPC controllers (Aspen DMC3, Yokogawa PACE, Honeywell Profit Suite RMPCT, INCA, etc.)
Commission and maintain APC applications on site
Conduct benefit studies and clearly communicate results to customer leadership
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Control, Electrical, or similar)
7+ years of hands‑on experience in APC, MPC, and/or base‑layer control
Strong communication skills, comfortable working directly with operators, engineers, and plant management
Ability to navigate dynamic project environments and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Willingness to travel frequently
Preferably based in or near Houston, TX
Strong experience with Aspentech DMC3
Significant advantage: experience with Yokogawa PACE and/or Honeywell Profit Suite (RMPCT)
Customer‑focused mindset, high sense of ownership, and dedication to delivering top‑quality solutions
Preferred
Exposure to AI‑assisted optimization techniques
Familiarity with Digital Process Twins used for simulation or performance monitoring
Interest in advanced analytics or data‑driven enhancements of APC solutions
Optional (not required): exposure to AI optimization or digital twin concepts
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits
Flexibility in organizing your work
Exposure to a wide range of US‑based process industry sites and technologies
A collaborative, open, and supportive work culture
Opportunities to shape impactful optimization and digitalization initiatives
Company
Orise
30+ years of expertise automating, digitalizing, and optimizing manufacturing. Let’s unlock your full potential together.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase