American Battery Technology-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Plant, AR
51-100 employees
Mining (except Oil and Gas)

As our I&C Design Engineer, you will design and implement 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 R&D team, plant operations team, and various internal and external experts to ensure the successful design, construction, and operations of our facilities. 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 designing, implementing, 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 scaling processes proven at the bench-scale up to pilot- or pre-commercial scales. 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 Automation Engineering Lead.

  • Own the end-to-end design of instrumentation and control systems for state-of-the-art battery recycling and metal extraction processes.
  • Produce detailed instrument lists, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and layout drawings.
  • Collaborate closely with equipment vendors and internal teams during the conceptual design phase, ensuring that equipment choices align with product quality, process control, cost targets, and operational timelines.
  • Craft precise, unambiguous specifications for the procurement of low voltage controls and instrumentation essential for mechanical, chemical, and process systems.
  • Drive integration efforts during design, construction, commissioning, and startup phases, ensuring all components of process automation are seamlessly executed.
  • Develop and/or support robust calibration and maintenance programs to ensure the consistent performance and reliability of control systems.
  • Consult in PLC and SCADA system development throughout the project lifecycle, from initial programming to final commissioning.
  • Take part in rigorous hazard analyses and FEMAs, ensuring that every control strategy accounts for safety, reliability, and operational risk mitigation.
  • Oversee and guide contract resources, holding them to the same high standards expected of internal teams.
  • Background in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent industry experience in Instrumentation and Controls.
  • 5+ years of engineering/design experience focusing on industrial automation systems.
  • Exposure to a variety of instrument manufacturers and technologies.
  • Able to interpret and produce Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
  • Chemical processing background (Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Metals & Mining, Mineral Processing, etc.).
  • Ability to positively collaborate in a team environment.
  • Experience with Autodesk CAD programs (Plant3D, Revit).
  • Experience with database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, PostcreSQL).
  • Exposure to a variety of automation hardware (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Wago).
  • Exposure to Inductive Automation Ignition.
  • Exposure to Codesys.
  • Experience working hands-on in a manufacturing or chemical facility.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program.
  • Stock options.
  • 401(K).
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Monthly phone stipend.
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