Automation Controls Engineer

AUTOMATION CONTROLS ENGINEER ABOUT US

Matrix Technologies, Inc. has been a leading provider of engineering, automation, and systems integration services since 1980. Guided by "The Matrix Way," we value teamwork, collaboration, and fun. Recognized as a Top Workplace, we offer flexible schedules, professional growth opportunities, and market-leading compensation. Our expertise spans multiple industries, and 87% of our projects are from repeat clients, showcasing our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

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Join our team as an Automation Controls Engineer!

This is a hybrid role based out of our Atlanta office in Peachtree City, GA. The position is salaried and includes eligibility for overtime pay.

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 already 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.

• This position is responsible for assisting the project team with the software development process associated with both existing and new PLC based control systems. These systems often include the design of both digital and analog control strategies, interfaces to field instrumentation, new Operator graphic screens, interfaces to other control systems, and interfaces to external computing platforms.
• As a member of the Automation team, this position includes assisting more senior engineers with preparing the project functional specification, project test specifications, developing PLC code, developing HMI graphics, executing a software Factory Acceptance Test, and performing on-site commissioning and start-up.
• Assisting with control system check‑out, commissioning, and on‑site start‑up is also a responsibility of this position.
• Project work associated with this position will vary and may involve control system upgrades, control system expansions, and/or new control system deployments.

• Be 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.
• Preference will be given to those with previous exposure to Rockwell and/or Siemens PLC based control systems.
• An ability to travel by air and by car with estimated travel of 25‑30% consisting of both day and overnight travel.

• 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…