Automation & Controls Engineer

AT Process Technologies; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AT Process Technologies is a pioneering manufacturing company seeking engineers to develop autonomous skidded production systems for modular energetics. 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 owned a controls system end-to-end on real industrial hardware and brings the discipline to engineer for safety in hazardous-chemistry environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or process systems.
• 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).
• Proven ability to own a controls system end-to-end from architecture through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain control systems, data acquisition, and SCADA architectures for modular production plants.
• Design and program Siemens PLC control systems for reactors, fluid handling, thermal management, and material transfer.
• Develop and deploy real-time control software for startup, steady-state operation, upset response, and safe shutdown sequencing.
• Implement safety PLCs and safety-rated I/O in line with ISO/IEC standards.
• Lead hands-on commissioning, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and site acceptance testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across controls and instrumentation during production runs.
• Collaborate with engineers to translate process requirements into control logic and operating envelopes.

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Problem solving

Safety minded

Team collaboration

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Ignition SCADA

ProfiSafe

Safety-rated motion control

Git version control

Industrial hardware debugging

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

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

E-Verify

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