Senior Automation Engineer

Matrix Technologies•Raleigh, NC

2d•$93,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Matrix Technologies is a 100% employee-owned engineering, construction, automation, and digital transformation company serving industrial clients. The Senior Automation Engineer is a hybrid, salaried position based out of the company's upcoming Raleigh, North Carolina office, with eligibility for overtime pay. The role requires seasoned control systems development experience and involves independently evaluating and applying programming techniques, procedures, and criteria. Under supervision, the engineer may direct projects and supervise project team members. Work spans clients, industries, and control platforms. The engineer interfaces with clients and internal engineering disciplines to gather field data, develop specifications, write DCS and/or PLC code, create HMI graphics, conduct client acceptance testing, and start up automation systems. The position may also lead project teams through software development, support client relationships and proposal efforts, and provide guidance to less experienced engineers. Travel is approximately 15–25%, locally and overnight.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Other engineering degrees may be considered based on degree, coursework, and prior co-op or work experience.
At least six years of controls, automation, and electrical troubleshooting and start-up experience.
Experience with protocols including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and Modbus TCP/IP.
Knowledge of process control network architecture design.
Ability to travel approximately 15–25%, including local and overnight travel.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and able to access required client work sites.

Nice To Haves

EPC project experience.
Systems integrator experience.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
Experience with Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Aveva.
Knowledge of continuous batching processes and controls.
A varied industrial background; relevant industries include food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow industry, Matrix, and client safety practices and procedures; help supervise site-team safety, develop control-systems safety guidelines, and ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
Learn and follow Matrix standards and procedures, mentor others in their use, and participate in their continuous improvement.
Follow Matrix project methodology, develop in-depth knowledge of software development and automation best practices, and help improve the methodology.
Prepare project scopes of work, preliminary design concepts, and cost estimates; assist with field data collection and project specifications; report project performance.
Lead project teams through software development for existing and new DCS/PLC-based control systems, including operator graphics, control-system interfaces, and interfaces to external computing platforms.
Lead preparation of functional and project test specifications, develop DCS/PLC code and HMI graphics, execute software Factory Acceptance Tests, and perform on-site commissioning and start-up.
Develop high-quality, error-free industrial software programs that meet defined project requirements.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines to coordinate designs.
Serve as a client sponsor when needed, identify project opportunities, lead proposal efforts, and build trusted client relationships.
Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers.
Learn and follow Matrix Core Values and set an example for others.

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, 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, registrations, and renewals; assessments and leadership development; external certification programs; professional memberships; tuition reimbursement.
Employee updates and town halls, annual engagement surveys, service awards, peer recognition, employee referral program and bonus, casual dress, discount programs, community involvement committee, sports teams, and clubs.
Profit sharing and ESOP participation.