Senior Process Controls and Automation Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 16, 2026.
Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform - and so is our team. We’re hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.
ATI Albany Operations is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to support a growing, world-class manufacturing organization with multiple operational facilities. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy contributing to continuous improvement, this role may be the right fit for you.
The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible forthe design, development, and implementation of equipment control systems that improve plant efficiency and reliability. This role also provides technical expertiseto internal and external customers and suppliers and works closely with craftspeople to support day-to-day troubleshooting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensuring safe work practices around electrical power equipment and understanding of NFPA 70E and OR-OSHA requirements
- Collaborating with vendors, contractors, suppliers, planners, and craftspeople to coordinate equipment selection, purchasing, and installation
- Designing, developing, and modifyingmachine control system architectures based on operational requirements and specifications
- Supporting network systems related to PLC control, data collection, and data historization
- Creating system documentation, including electrical drawings, network diagrams, block diagrams, and technical/user references
- Writing machine control software for equipment installation, integration, and continuous improvement
- Developing and maintainingHuman Machine Interfaces (HMIs) throughout the facility
- Leading and executing control system improvement projects
- Utilizing and understanding SQL databases
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 8 years of industrial experience
Successful candidates will
- Knowledge of NEC & OESC, equipment specification, controls interfaces, and project management
- Experience working with heavy industrial equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs, TCP/IP, Rockwell software suite, database design, MS Office, AVEVA HMIs and Historians, Ignition SQL Bridge, and AutoCAD
We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.
Total Rewards
ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retaintop talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additionalcompensation opportunities. This includes:
- A top 401K plan, including company match
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
- 15 days of paid vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays
- Performance bonus
- Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance
Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee & may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Salary Range: $92,000 - $119,400 + annually
Due to the nature of its operations, including certain federal government contracts, ATI Albany must track -- and in some cases limit employment opportunity based on -- citizenship or immigration status.
ATI Metals and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.