Controls Engineer PLC and SCADA Development

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that are sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain. 

As the Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge control systems for the chemical processes in our proprietary lithium-ion battery recycling facility and primary resource extraction technologies. The successful candidate will work closely with our R&D team, the plant operations team, and various internal and external experts to ensure the effective design, construction, and operation of our facilities. The ideal candidate will possess experience in the research & development, design, installation, commissioning, and operation of innovative facilities. A passion for designing, implementing, and maintaining efficient automation systems for chemical manufacturing processes is essential, as is a commitment to ensuring quality control of outputs, specifying the necessary equipment, and developing and deploying monitoring protocols. The candidate should be a problem-solver with a strong interest in scaling processes validated at the bench scale to pilot or pre-commercial scales. This process will involve continuously assessing current processing steps and proposing and developing next-generation solutions to enhance system performance and operability. This position will report to our Automation Engineering Lead.

• Work closely with the in-house engineering team to provide input on the process and facility design.

• Architect, write, and debug PLCs in standard languages, emphasizing generating organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code that involves state machines, PID loops, data acquisition, and fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery.  PLC code will interact with subsystems and ancillary equipment, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), utility systems, and 3rd party equipment PLC hardware
• Provide input on instrument specification and selection
• Developing specifications for procurement of controls-related hardware and software
• Coordinate and ensure the quality installation, start-up, and commissioning of Instrumentation and Controls systems on the projects you are assigned to
• Support operations and R&D teams by providing technical feedback and test plans for continuous improvement
• Support and/or lead PLC and SCADA development teams throughout the lifecycle of a project
• Provide input on sequences of operations and/or control narratives
• Direct outside resources on the implementation and commissioning of factory control systems
• Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
• Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servos, VFDs, and disconnects
• Occasional weekend support may be required for this position

Qualifications

• Background in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience focusing on industrial automation systems
• Able to interpret and produce Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• In-depth knowledge of object-oriented programming languages.  ISA-88, IEC61131-3
• Exposure to a variety of automation hardware (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Wago)
• Experience with a variety of industrial communication protocols (ProfiNet, Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet IP)
• Human Machine Interface (Ignition, PanelView, Simatic HMI)
• Proficiency with PID tuning for continuous processes
• Experience with Autodesk CAD programs (AutoCAD, ePlan)
• Experience with database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, PostcreSQL)

• Competitive salary 
• Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• Parental Leave
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program  
• Stock options 
• 401(K) 
• Flexible paid time off 
• Monthly phone stipend 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

Americans With Disabilities Act 

American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources.