Automation & Controls Engineer

AT Process Technologies; Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AT Process Technologies is building a core team of engineers to develop autonomous skidded production systems for hazardous-chemistry environments. You will own control systems end-to-end from benchtop to automated production modules and collaborate with chemistry, process, and mechanical teams to ensure safe, scalable operation.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with industrial controls on real hardware, a safety-first mindset, and a track record of delivering reliable control

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

Ignition SCADA

Safety-rated motion control

End-to-end controls ownership

Hands-on lab experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

GitHub

Siemens Project Server

Revision control

Job description

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

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

E-Verify

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

Compensation Range: $100K - $180K