Automation Controls Engineer

Matrix Technologies•Westminster, CO

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Automation Controls Engineers at Matrix Technologies work on a variety of automation projects in multiple industries, ultimately solving client problems through the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems. Intermediate Level Control & Automation Engineers work on projects in a team environment under the direction and mentorship of a more senior level Controls Engineer but are expected to possess the skills and experience to work autonomously once given assigned tasks. Project work involves a variety of clients in multiple industries using various control platforms. Control & Automation Engineers interface with both external clients as well as other internal engineering disciplines within the Matrix organization to gather field data, prepare functional specifications, write PLC code, develop HMI graphics, perform client acceptance testing, and start-up new automation systems.

Requirements

Legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Consideration will be given to other engineering degrees based on degree, course work, and previous co-op or other job experience.
A minimum of two years of experience contributing to control system programming/integration or supporting plant control system operations.
Ability to efficiently multitask between multiple projects.
Good written and oral communication skills.
An ability to travel by air and by car with estimated travel of 30-50% consisting of both day and overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Previous exposure to Rockwell and/or Siemens PLC based control systems.

Responsibilities

Assisting the project team with the software development process associated with both existing and new PLC based control systems.
Designing digital and analog control strategies, interfaces to field instrumentation, new Operator graphic screens, interfaces to other control systems, and interfaces to external computing platforms.
Assisting more senior engineers with preparing the project functional specification and project test specifications.
Developing PLC code and HMI graphics.
Executing a software Factory Acceptance Test.
Performing on-site commissioning and start-up.
Assisting with control system check-out, commissioning, and on-site start-up.
Project work may involve control system upgrades, control system expansions, and/or new control system deployments.