Industrial Automation Technician – Skidded Systems

AT Process Technologies; Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AT Process Technologies is building a core team 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 field installations at ATP and customer sites.

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

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, or industrial fabrication.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Basic familiarity with PLC I/O, control panels, and industrial wiring practices.
• Comfort with hand tools, power tools, and shop fabrication equipment.
• Willingness to work on-site at customer sites and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical subsystems, skids, and process equipment from drawings and BOMs.
• 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.
• Support installation and termination of sensors, actuators, valves, and instrumentation on process skids.
• Assist with PLC I/O checkout, wire verification, and basic troubleshooting of control circuits.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, commissioning, and factory/site acceptance testing with engineers.
• Perform ground ops support at ATP and customer sites including rigging and field installation.
• Identify and flag build issues and wiring discrepancies before integration.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe shop and field environment.
• Keep build records, punch lists, and as-built documentation up to date.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical wiring

Industrial fabrication

Reading drawings & diagrams

PLC I/O basics

Hand and power tool proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/trade school training

Tools

Siemens PLC

Industrial control panels

P&IDs

Shop fabrication equipment

Job description

AT Process Technologies is building a core team 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 field installations at ATP and customer sites.

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