Senior Automation Engineer

Matrix Technologies•Overland Park, KS

5d•$92,300 - $129,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Matrix Technologies, Inc. as a Senior Automation Engineer, a hybrid role based in our Kansas City office. This salaried position offers overtime pay eligibility and requires seasoned control systems development experience. The Senior Automation Engineer will independently handle assignments, create specifications with minimal input, and apply standard programming techniques. They may also supervise small projects and programmers. The role involves working with diverse clients across multiple industries on various control platforms. Responsibilities include gathering field data, preparing functional specifications, writing DCS/PLC code, developing HMI graphics, conducting client acceptance testing, and performing start-ups for new automation systems.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

EPC project experience preferred.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineering (PE) certification preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates with Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Aveva experience.
Experience with protocols including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, 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.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow industry, Matrix, and client safety practices and procedures. Helps supervise and direct 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 scrutiny and continuous improvement of 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