Automation & Controls Engineer

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 plantsDesign and program Siemens PLC control systems for chemical reactors, fluid handling, thermal management, and material transferDevelop and deploy real-time control software for process startup, steady-state operation, upset response, and safe shutdown sequencingImplement 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 terminationIntegrate sensors and instrumentation for pressure, temperature, flow, level, concentration, and other process variablesConfigure and integrate vision systems, robotics, servos, VFDs, sensors, actuators, and communication devicesDevelop UDTs, HMI faceplates, and operator interfaces that support both lights-out operation and clear human oversightCollaborate with mechanical, process, and chemistry engineers to translate process requirements into control logic, safety limits, and operating envelopesLead hands-on commissioning, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and factory and site acceptance testingTroubleshoot hardware and software issues across controls, instrumentation, valves, and actuators during commissioning and production runsContribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and equipment anomaliesRequired 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 developmentHigh proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and Ignition SCADAExperience with safety-rated motion control and machine safeguardingExperience 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 hardwareAbility to work hands on in laboratory, fabrication, and plant environmentsStrong problem-solving and debugging skillsPreferred Qualifications 5-10 years of relevant industry experienceExperience designing and commissioning controls for continuous chemical processes, batch processes, or other hazardous-chemistry environmentsExperience integrating multi-vendor control systems or retrofitting brownfield equipmentProgramming proficiency in Python, C/C++, or MATLAB for analysis, scripting, and integrationExperience in defense, aerospace, energetics, or other regulated manufacturing environmentsAdditional Requirements Ability to lift 50 lbsU.S. Person and ability to obtain a security clearanceAbility to work on-site and travel as neededITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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-Verify AT Process Technologies participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

Compensation Range: $100K - $180K