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Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that are sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain.\nAs our Production Controls Engineer, you will operate and maintain best-in-class control systems for the chemical process systems of our proprietary lithium-ion battery recycling facility and primary resource extraction technologies. This candidate will collaborate with our engineering team and various internal and external experts to ensure the successful operation of our facilities’ control systems. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the research & development, design, installation, commissioning, and operations of first-of-kind facilities. They should be passionate about operating and maintaining efficient automation systems for chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring quality control of outputs, specifying equipment, crafting and deploying monitoring protocols. The candidate will be a problem-solver and have a keen interest in operating first-in-kind process systems. This should include a constant focus on evaluating current processing steps and proposing and developing next-generation solutions to continuously improve system performance and operability. This position will report to our Production Engineering Manager.\nRequirements\nTroubleshoot complex control system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent unplanned downtime and process upsets. \nSupport commissioning, startup, and optimization of new equipment and future expansions for first-of-kind battery recycling and resource extraction processes. \nDevelop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC and SCADA systems using IEC-61131 compliant programming standards. \nDevelop, maintain, and troubleshoot plant instrumentation and control systems, including electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and microprocessor-based equipment. \nInterpret and work from engineering drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer documentation \nPrepare and maintain controls documentation, including instrument lists, valve lists, loop sheets, wiring diagrams, and control narratives. \nContribute to process design, control strategies, and equipment selection during capital project development and conceptual design phases. \nDevelop and maintain specifications for procurement of low-voltage controls equipment and instrumentation for chemical and mechanical process systems. \nDevelop and manage instrumentation calibration programs to ensure measurement accuracy and regulatory compliance. \nParticipate in hazard analyses, FMEAs, and safety reviews to support safe and reliable operation of process systems. \nCollaborate closely with engineering, operations, and external partners to continuously improve system performance and operability. \nProvide after-hours on-call support as part of a shared rotation to support production operations. \nWork a 4x10 schedule. \nQualifications\nLicensed Professional Engineer: Control Systems \nExperience with Autodesk CAD programs (Plant3D, Revit) \nExperience with database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL) \nMinimum Required Qualifications\nBackground in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent industry experience in Instrumentation and Controls \n2+ years of engineering/design experience focusing on industrial automation systems \nExposure to a variety of instrument manufacturers and technologies \nExposure to a variety of automation hardware (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Wago) \nExperience with a variety of industrial communication protocols (ProfiNet, Modbus, BacNET, Ethernet IP) \nExperience with Human Machine Interface (Ignition, PanelView, Simatic HMI) \nAble to interpret and produce Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) \nChemical processing background (Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Metals & Mining, Mineral Processing, etc.) \nAbility to positively collaborate in a team environment \nBenefits\nCompetitive salary \nCompany-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance \nParental Leave\nCompany-sponsored Employee Assistance Program \nStock options \n401(K) \nFlexible paid time off \nExpected Pay Range\n$60k - $120k per year.\nCompensation for this position may vary based on a number of individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The total compensation package may also include additional components such as bonus, equity, and benefits, which will be detailed upon offer of employment.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAmerican 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.\nAmericans With Disabilities Act\nAmerican Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. 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