Reliability Engineer

AT Process Technologies; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AT Process Technologies in Massachusetts seeks a Reliability Engineer to own uptime and reliability for autonomous, continuously operating production systems. You will analyze failure data, drive maintenance plans, and lead FMEA and root-cause actions to minimize downtime.

You will collaborate with Controls and Mechanical engineers to harden PLC/SCADA architectures, define metrics, and implement predictive maintenance for long-term plant reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years in reliability/maintenance/automation with uptime focus.
• Experience owning uptime on automated industrial systems end-to-end.
• Knowledge of PLC/SCADA architectures and reliability impact.
• Experience with reliability methods like FMEA and MTBF/MTTR.
• Hands-on ability in lab, fabrication, and plant environments.
• Strong problem-solving to troubleshoot hardware and automation issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Own reliability and uptime performance for ATP's autonomous, continuously operating production systems.
• Analyze failure data, downtime logs, and maintenance records to identify recurring failure modes across subsystems.
• Lead FMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action efforts for reliability-impacting failures.
• Define and track reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR, availability) and drive improvement plans.
• Hardening PLC/SCADA architectures, sensor redundancy, and fail-safe behavior for continuous operation.
• Develop predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, including condition monitoring.
• Collaborate withMechanical, Process, and Controls engineers to design out failure points.
• Support commissioning and ramp-up of new production systems with long-term reliability focus.
• Lead post-incident reliability reviews and verify corrective actions.
• Maintain reliability documentation and audit-ready records.
• Contribute to test plans, technical documentation, and reviews.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maintenance engineering

Automation/controls

FMEA

Root cause analysis

MTBF/MTTR

Hands-on lab/plant

Problem solving

PLC/SCADA

Education

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

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Ignition SCADA

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. As our Reliability Engineer, you will own uptime and reliability of our automated production systems - analyzing failure data, hardening controls and automation architectures, and driving the maintenance and monitoring strategies that keep autonomous plants running continuously with minimal human intervention. The ideal candidate has previously owned reliability or uptime performance on an automated industrial system end-to-end and thinks in terms of failure modes, MTBF, and preventive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own reliability and uptime performance for ATP's autonomous, continuously operating production systems
• Analyze failure data, downtime logs, and maintenance records to identify recurring failure modes across controls, mechanical, and automation subsystems
• Lead FMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action efforts for reliability-impacting failures
• Define and track reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR, availability) across production systems and drive improvement plans
• Work with Controls and Automation engineers to harden PLC/SCADA architectures, sensor redundancy, and fail-safe behavior for continuous, lights-out operation
• Develop predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, including condition monitoring and sensor-based early failure detection
• Partner with Mechanical, Process, and Controls engineers to design out failure points during new system development
• Support commissioning and ramp-up of new production systems with a focus on long-term reliability, not just initial performance
• Lead post-incident reliability reviews and ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified
• Maintain reliability documentation, failure databases, and audit-ready records
• Contribute to test plans, technical documentation, and engineering reviews

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or automation/controls with a reliability/uptime focus
• Demonstrated experience owning uptime or reliability performance on an automated industrial system end-to-end
• Working knowledge of PLC/SCADA architectures and how automation design choices affect system reliability
• Experience with reliability methods and metrics (FMEA, root cause analysis, MTBF/MTTR)
• Ability to work hands-on in laboratory, fabrication, and plant environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot hardware and automation issues quickly and rigorously

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, or sensor-based failure detection
• Familiarity with Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition SCADA, or equivalent automation platforms
• Familiarity with safety and reliability standards (ISO 13849, IEC 61508, or similar)
• Experience with continuous process systems or other lights-out/autonomous manufacturing environments
• 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

E-Verify

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