Senior Automation Engineer

Matrix Technologies • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Matrix Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for its Indianapolis team. This hybrid, salaried position leads industrial automation projects from initial design and functional specifications through programming, testing, commissioning, and start-up. The engineer works across a variety of clients and industries, applying PLC, DCS, HMI, and industrial networking technologies to solve controls challenges. The role combines hands-on technical work with client interaction, project leadership, and mentoring. The position is eligible for overtime pay and requires approximately 15–25% travel, including occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• At least 6 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, system integration, or a related area.
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLC and/or DCS systems.
• Experience with HMI development, testing, commissioning, and industrial equipment start-up.
• Understanding of industrial control networks and system architecture.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ability to travel approximately 15–25%, including occasional overnight travel.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to access client industrial sites as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation.
• Experience with Siemens.
• Experience with AVEVA DCS platforms.
• Experience with batch or continuous process controls.
• Experience with systems integration.
• Experience with EPC projects.
• Experience with Process Control Network Architecture.
• Experience in food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and controls projects from concept through commissioning and start-up.
• Develop PLC and/or DCS control programs and HMI applications for new and existing systems.
• Create functional specifications, control narratives, test plans, and other project documentation.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), site testing, commissioning, and system start-up.
• Design and troubleshoot industrial control system architectures and communications networks.
• Work directly with clients to understand their processes, identify control system needs, and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with electrical, process, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Develop project scopes, preliminary designs, estimates, and technical proposals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Identify opportunities to improve client systems and support long-term client relationships.
• Follow Matrix, client, and industry safety standards throughout project execution.

Benefits

• Health insurance with prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, extra days available for purchase, and ten paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and bereavement leave.
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home options.
• Wellness program with incentive dollars and preventive health screenings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), critical illness insurance, and accident insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) and Roth plans with a 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, with buy-up options.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans paid by Matrix.
• Technical, managerial, and administrative career paths; onboarding and mentoring; internal training and cross-training.
• Support for PE certifications, registration, and renewals; assessments and leadership development; external certification programs and professional memberships.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee service awards, peer recognition, and employee referral program/bonus.
• Casual dress, discount programs, community involvement committee, sports teams, and clubs.
• Profit sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior