Advanced Process Control (APC) Platform Specialist Lisboa

Advanced Process Control (APC) Platform Specialist

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We’re Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of unlocking the world’s potential. Our focus is on future‑proofing urban spaces, conserving natural resources, protecting rainforests, and saving lives through innovation, technology, and deep expertise.

APC Platform Management

• Design, configure, and maintain APC solutions tailored to paper & pulp processes (e. g. , digester control, bleaching, drying, stock preparation).
• Collaborate with OEM vendors to implement and optimize APC algorithms and models.
• Monitor APC system performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

OEM Integration to OT/IT Platforms

• Integrate APC platforms with plant‑level OT systems (DCS, PLCs, SCADA) and enterprise‑level IT systems (MES, ERP, Historian).
• Ensure secure and reliable data exchange between APC and other digital platforms.
• Develop and maintain APIs, OPC UA/DA interfaces, and data pipelines for real‑time analytics.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with process engineers, IT teams, cybersecurity, and OEM partners.
• Provide technical leadership in digital transformation projects involving APC.
• Train plant personnel on APC usage and troubleshooting.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure APC systems comply with industry standards and cybersecurity protocols.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system architecture, configurations, and integration workflows.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Control, Automation, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in APC implementation in paper & pulp or similar process industries.
• Strong knowledge of APC platforms (e. g. , Honeywell Profit Controller, ABB OPT800, Aspen DMCplus).
• Experience with OT/IT integration technologies (OPC, MQTT, REST APIs, edge computing).
• Familiarity with industrial protocols and cybersecurity standards (ISA‑95, ISA/IEC 62443).
• Experience with cloud‑based industrial platforms (e. g. , Azure Io
  T, AWS Io
  T, GE Predix).
• Knowledge of data analytics tools (Python, R, Power BI) for process optimization.
• Certifications in APC or industrial automation platforms.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can set you up for success.