Senior Automation Engineer

Matrix Technologies is a 100% employee-owned engineering, construction, automation, and digital transformation company delivering full lifecycle solutions to industrial clients. From concept and design through construction, commissioning, and optimization, we help keep industry moving.

• Engineer It – Innovative engineering solutions

• Build It – Reliable construction execution

• Automate It – Advanced controls and system integration

• Optimize It – Data-driven performance improvements

More than 85% of our work comes from repeat clients, reflecting our commitment to quality, partnership, and results.

Guided by The Matrix Way and our core purpose of Enhancing People’s Lives…Every Day, we foster a collaborative, people-focused culture built on teamwork, growth, and employee ownership. As a recognized Top Workplace, we offer professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to share in our success.

Learn more about our culture at www.matrixti.com/culture.

• →Learn and follow industry, Matrix, and client safety practices and procedures. Helps supervise and direct the safety issues of the site team. Helps develop safety guidelines specific to control systems. Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
• →Learn and follow Matrix Standards and Procedures. Mentors others in the use of them. Participate in the continuous improvement of the same.
• →Learn and follow Matrix Project Methodology, developing an in-depth knowledge of those related to software development and automation best practices. Help develop and improve our methodology.
• →Prepare project scopes of work, preliminary design concepts, and cost estimates. Assist in gathering field data and preparing project specifications. Report project performance.
• →Lead the project team through the software development process associated with both existing and new DCS/PLC based control systems. These systems often include the design of new Operator graphic screens, interfaces to other control systems, and interfaces to external computing platforms.
• →Lead the preparation of functional specifications, project test specifications, developing DCS/PLC code, developing HMI graphics, executing a software Factory Acceptance Test, and performing on-site commissioning and start-up.
• →Develop high-quality, error-free industrial software programs in keeping with the defined project requirements.
• →Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines to coordinate & collaborate designs.
• →May serve as client sponsor to help identify new project opportunities, including leading proposal efforts. Become a trusted resource for your clients.
• →Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers.
• →Learn and follow Matrix Core Values. Expected to set the example for others

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited college or university
• Minimum six years of controls, automation, and electrical troubleshooting and start-up experience.
• Systems Integrator experience is a plus.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Experience with distillery operations, process manufacturing, or industrial automation within the spirits sector is considered a strong asset.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Aveva experience.
• Knowledge of continuous batching processes and controls is a plus.
• Experience with protocols including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and Modbus TCP/IP.
• Knowledge in Process Control Network Architecture design.
• Varied industrial background is a plus. Key industries include food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.
• Ability to travel approximately 15-25%, both locally and overnight.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to access required client work sites.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This employee may perform industrial field work, which could include exposure to hazardous locations, inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, noise, ladders, uneven ground, and stairs.
• This employee may perform industrial field work, which could include exposure to a wide range of known food allergens.

• Health Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (Extra Days for Purchase) and Ten Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules, Work at Home Options
• Wellness Program with Incentive Dollars, Preventive Health Screenings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) and Roth Plans with 5% Match and immediate vesting upon enrollment
• Market-based competitive Compensation and Overtime Pay for Salaried positions
• Quarterly Bonus Program and Spot Bonus Program
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Account (HSA) with Match, and Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance Paid by Matrix and Buy-Up Options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plan Paid by Matrix

• Technical, Managerial, and Administrative Career Paths
• Onboarding and Mentoring, Internal Training and Cross Training
• PE Certifications, Registration, and Renewals
• Assessments and Leadership Development
• External Certification Programs, Professional Memberships
• Tuition Reimbursement Program