Automation & Controls Engineer

Job Description

AT Process Technologies (ATP) is a pioneering manufacturing company focused on the development and deployment of modular energetics production plants. Using breakthrough chemistry and automation that operates continuously and generates little to no waste, ATP is expanding energetics production to meet the munitions demands of the US and Allies safely, rapidly, and cost effectively.

Summary

ATP is building a core team of engineers to develop the autonomous skidded production systems that will redefine how energetics are manufactured. You will work alongside our chemistry, process, and mechanical teams to take a chemical process from a benchtop reaction to a fully automated, fail-safe production module. The ideal candidate has previously owned a control system end-to-end on real industrial hardware and brings the discipline to engineer for safety in a hazardous-chemistry environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain control systems, data acquisition, and SCADA architectures for ATP's modular energetics production plants

Design and program Siemens PLC control systems for chemical reactors, fluid handling, thermal management, and material transfer

Develop and deploy real-time control software for process startup, steady-state operation, upset response, and safe shutdown sequencing

Implement safety PLCs, fail-safe I/O, ProfiSafe devices, and safety-rated motion control in alignment with ISO 13849, IEC 61508, and ISO 10218

Design industrial control panels for 480 VAC / 24 VDC systems, including wiring architectures, panel layouts, and field termination

Integrate sensors and instrumentation for pressure, temperature, flow, level, concentration, and other process variables

Configure and integrate vision systems, robotics, servos, VFDs, sensors, actuators, and communication devices

Develop UDTs, HMI faceplates, and operator interfaces that support both lights-out operation and clear human oversight

Collaborate with mechanical, process, and chemistry engineers to translate process requirements into control logic, safety limits, and operating envelopes

Lead hands-on commissioning, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and factory and site acceptance testing

Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across controls, instrumentation, valves, and actuators during commissioning and production runs

Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and equipment anomalies

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline

5+ years of professional experience in industrial controls, automation, or process system development

High proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and Ignition SCADA

Experience with safety-rated motion control and machine safeguarding

Experience with revision control tools (GitHub, Siemens Project Server, or equivalent)

Demonstrated experience owning a controls system end-to-end from architecture through commissioning on real industrial hardware

Ability to work hands on in laboratory, fabrication, and plant environments

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications

5-10 years of relevant industry experience

Experience designing and commissioning controls for continuous chemical processes, batch processes, or other hazardous-chemistry environments

Experience integrating multi-vendor control systems or retrofitting brownfield equipment

Programming proficiency in Python, C/C++, or MATLAB for analysis, scripting, and integration

Experience in defense, aerospace, energetics, or other regulated manufacturing environments

Additional Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs

U.S. Person and ability to obtain a security clearance

Ability to work on-site and travel as needed

ITAR Requirements

This position requires access to information and technology protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to these regulations, applicants must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 CFR § 120.62, which includes (i) U.S. citizens or nationals, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders), (iii) refugees under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylees under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AT Process Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

Reasonable Accommodation

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E-Verify

AT Process Technologies participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

Compensation Range: $100K - $180K

Full-time