Process Control Engineer

A Process Control Engineer designs and optimises automated systems and processes used in manufacturing and production. You might work in industries such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, or food processing. Process Control Engineers focus on improving efficiency, safety, and quality by developing and maintaining control systems. You’ll analyse data, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to enhance operational performance.

Process Control Engineers play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and reliable operations. You’ll need to be analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including operators and technicians, to ensure systems function correctly and meet industry standards.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $124,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a process control engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Instrumentation Control and Automation Engineering)
On Campus, Online
4 years
$31,400 - $120,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Engineer Automation Engineer Process Control Engineer
Control Systems Engineer SCADA Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Engineer Automation Engineer Process Control Engineer Control Systems Engineer SCADA Engineer + 2 more

Graduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering
Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Automation Technician Control Systems Engineer
Process Control Engineer SCADA Engineer Instrumentation Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Automation Technician Control Systems Engineer Process Control Engineer SCADA Engineer Instrumentation Engineer + 3 more
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Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics
Online
6 months
$5,634
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechatronics Engineer Automation Engineer Robotics Engineer
Control Systems Engineer Product Development Engineer Process Control Engineer Maintenance Engineer Sales Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechatronics Engineer Automation Engineer Robotics Engineer Control Systems Engineer Product Development Engineer Process Control Engineer Maintenance Engineer Sales Engineer + 5 more

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Industrial Automation)
Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Process Control Engineer Control Systems Engineer
Maintenance Engineer SCADA Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Process Control Engineer Control Systems Engineer Maintenance Engineer SCADA Engineer + 2 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Flow Measurement and Fiscal Flow Fundamentals
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Engineer Process Control Engineer Instrumentation Technician
Operations Specialist Operations Coordinator Systems Analyst
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Engineer Process Control Engineer Instrumentation Technician Operations Specialist Operations Coordinator Systems Analyst + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Allen Bradley Controllogix / Logix5000 PLC Platforms
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Control Systems Engineer Maintenance Engineer
Automation Technician Process Control Engineer Network Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Control Systems Engineer Maintenance Engineer Automation Technician Process Control Engineer Network Engineer + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Substation Design (Control, Protection and Facility Planning)
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Systems Engineer Process Control Engineer Electrical Project Manager
Grid Engineer Electrical Engineer Asset Manager Design Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Systems Engineer Process Control Engineer Electrical Project Manager Grid Engineer Electrical Engineer Asset Manager Design Consultant + 4 more

Graduate Certificate in Industrial Automation and Machine Learning
Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Control Systems Engineer Process Control Engineer
SCADA Engineer Robotics Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Control Systems Engineer Process Control Engineer SCADA Engineer Robotics Engineer + 2 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & SCADA Systems
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Control Systems Engineer SCADA Engineer
Instrumentation Technician Control Technician Automation Technician Process Control Engineer Mechatronics Engineer Maintenance Engineer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Control Systems Engineer SCADA Engineer Instrumentation Technician Control Technician Automation Technician Process Control Engineer Mechatronics Engineer Maintenance Engineer + 6 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Chemical Engineering and Plant Design
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Engineer Design Engineer Production Engineer
Project Engineer Plant Manager Plant Supervisor Process Control Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Engineer Design Engineer Production Engineer Project Engineer Plant Manager Plant Supervisor Process Control Engineer + 4 more
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