Hands-On Engineer: Skid Assembly & PLC Wiring

AT Process Technologies; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AT Process Technologies is building a core team in Waltham, MA to assemble, wire, and stand up autonomous skidded production systems. As an Engineering Technician, you will turn engineering designs into working hardware - building mechanical assemblies, wiring control panels, fabricating parts, and supporting ground operations on-site.

The ideal candidate works across mechanical, electrical, and fabrication tasks, moves fast without cutting corners, and can troubleshoot hardware issues on the

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; technical/trade school training a plus.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, or industrial fabrication.
• Reading mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Basic familiarity with PLC I/O, control panels, and industrial wiring practices.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment.
• Ability to work hands-on in laboratory, fabrication, and plant environments.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through on build quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical subsystems, skids, and process equipment from drawings, BOMs, and verbal direction from engineers.
• Wire industrial control panels, field devices, and cabling for PLC-based automation systems.
• Fabricate parts and brackets using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment (drill press, saws, basic machining).
• Support installation and termination of sensors, actuators, valves, and instrumentation on process skids.
• Assist with PLC I/O checkout, point-to-point wire verification, and basic troubleshooting of control circuits.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, commissioning, and factory/site acceptance testing alongside engineers.
• Perform ground ops support at ATP and customer sites: rigging, equipment moves, staging, and field installation.
• Identify and flag build issues, fit-up problems, and wiring discrepancies before they become integration problems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and field work environment.
• Keep build records, punch lists, and as-built documentation accurate and up to date.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical wiring

Industrial fabrication

Reading drawings

PLC I/O familiarity

Hand & power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Siemens PLC platforms

Industrial wiring practices

Job description

AT Process Technologies is building a core team in Waltham, MA to assemble, wire, and stand up autonomous skidded production systems. As an Engineering Technician, you will turn engineering designs into working hardware - building mechanical assemblies, wiring control panels, fabricating parts, and supporting ground operations on-site.

The ideal candidate works across mechanical, electrical, and fabrication tasks, moves fast without cutting corners, and can troubleshoot hardware issues on the