Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer
$110k - $140k/yr+ Stock options
Mid
Bachelor's
Reno, NV, USA
In Person
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent industrial automation experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, electrical design, instrumentation, or PLC programming.
- Experience designing or supporting industrial control systems in manufacturing, chemical processing, mining, metals, energy, water/wastewater, or a 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.
- Ability to support field installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
- 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.
- Hands-on experience 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.
Responsibilities
- Design industrial control systems for chemical process, mechanical, utility, and material handling systems.
- Develop and maintain electrical controls documentation, including control panel schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, loop diagrams, network diagrams, instrument lists, and equipment layouts.
- Support control panel design, including PLC hardware selection, power distribution, terminal layouts, field wiring, networking, and enclosure design.
- Review P&IDs, process descriptions, equipment packages, and vendor drawings to define instrumentation and control requirements.
- Maintain drawing quality and ensure documentation accurately reflects installed systems.
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for industrial automation systems.
- Support HMI and SCADA development, including equipment status displays, alarms, trends, interlocks, and operator controls.
- Develop sequences of operation, control narratives, and functional descriptions that define equipment and system operation.
- Support integration of PLCs, remote I/O, VFDs, instrumentation, safety systems, and plant network devices.
- Assist with commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and startup of new and modified control systems.
- Specify and apply industrial instrumentation, including pressure, level, flow, temperature, analytical, and discrete sensing devices.
- Support selection and configuration of VFDs, motor starters, valves, actuators, solenoids, safety devices, and field-mounted control hardware.
- Develop installation details for instruments, junction boxes, cable routing, terminations, and field wiring.
- Support calibration, loop checks, functional testing, and field troubleshooting.
- Work with internal engineering, operations, maintenance, R&D, and construction teams to execute controls-related project scope.
- Coordinate with vendors, integrators, panel shops, electricians, and contractors to ensure designs are installed correctly.
- Review vendor and contractor submittals for technical accuracy and alignment with company standards.
- Identify design gaps, installation issues, and commissioning risks early and drive practical solutions.
- Support project schedules, material procurement, construction planning, and startup readiness.
- Support hazard reviews, risk assessments, FMEAs, and control system safety reviews.
- Ensure control strategies consider equipment protection, personnel safety, maintainability, and operational reliability.
- Troubleshoot production issues and recommend improvements to controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
- Help develop internal standards for control panels, PLC programming, instrumentation, electrical documentation, and commissioning practices.
- Support maintenance and operations teams with technical training, documentation, and troubleshooting guidance.
About the company
American Battery Technology focuses on securing battery material supplies through three main activities: recycling used lithium-ion batteries, extracting metals from battery materials, and developing primary mineral resources. Its products and services enable the batteries that power electric vehicles, grid storage, and consumer electronics while promoting environmental and ethical sourcing. The company recovers valuable metals from spent batteries, processes them for reuse, and pursues new mineral resources to feed the battery supply chain. Unlike firms that rely solely on mining or recycling, ABAT combines advanced recycling, metal extraction technologies, and new mine development to create a more integrated, responsible supply of battery materials. The overarching goal is to provide a stable, ethical, and environmentally sound source of critical battery materials to support electric mobility and energy storage at scale.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Reno, Nevada
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- October 1, 2026 approval unlocks up to $100 million in black-mass sales.
- FY2026 revenue exceeded $21.7 million, and ABAT posted its first adjusted gross profit.
- DOE reinstated the $57 million Tonopah grant, preserving lithium-refinery momentum.
What critics are saying
- BIS approval is conditional; losing it cuts foreign black-mass sales immediately.
- Tonopah Flats still needs full NEPA completion and final capital before production.
- ABAT still carries going-concern and financing risk if grants or exports stall.
What makes American Battery Technology unique
- ABAT combines Nevada recycling, Tonopah lithium mining, and domestic battery-material refining.
- Ryan Melsert built first commercial black-mass plant and secured DOE-backed scale-up.
- October 1, 2026 BIS approval legitimizes ABAT’s recycled black mass export channel.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Stock Options