Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer
American Battery Technology Company · Reno, NV · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$110k–$140k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- PLC programming
- Control panel design
- Instrumentation
- Electrical documentation
- System commissioning
- Ongoing process improvements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent industrial automation experience
- 3+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, electrical design, instrumentation, or PLC programming
- Experience designing or supporting industrial control systems in a manufacturing, chemical processing, mining, metals, energy, water/wastewater, or similar industrial environment
- Ability to read and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, loop drawings, and control system documentation
- Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, motor controls, control panels, and industrial networks
- Ability to interpret PFDs and P&IDs and translate process requirements into controls and electrical design requirements
- Strong troubleshooting skills and willingness to support field installation, commissioning, and startup activities
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, maintenance, vendors, and contractors
Qualifications
- Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Codesys-based controllers
- Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition or other SCADA/HMI platforms
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, or similar design tools
- Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, IO-Link, or OPC UA
- Experience with SQL databases such as MSSQL, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
- Experience working hands-on in an operating manufacturing or chemical facility
- Experience supporting control panel fabrication, FAT, SAT, loop checks, and commissioning
- Familiarity with electrical codes, industrial safety standards, hazardous area requirements, or machine safety concepts
Benefits
- 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
Pay
- Expected Pay Range: $110k - $140k per year