Senior Automation Engineer

Position Summary

Senior Automation Engineer – hybrid role based out of the upcoming Raleigh, NC office. The position is salaried and includes eligibility for overtime pay.

This role requires seasoned control systems development experience and may supervise project teams. Project work involves a variety of clients in multiple industries using a range of control platforms.

• Learn and follow industry, Matrix, and client safety practices and procedures. Help 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. Mentor others in their use. Participate in continuous improvement.
• 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 existing and new DCS/PLC-based control systems, including 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, develop DCS/PLC code, develop HMI graphics, execute a software Factory Acceptance Test, and perform 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 and collaborate on 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.

• 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, coursework, and previous co‑op or other job experience.
• Minimum six years of controls, automation, and electrical troubleshooting and start‑up experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Systems Integrator experience is a plus.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineering (PE) certification preferred.
• Preference for candidates with Allen‑Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Aveva experience.
• Knowledge of continuous batching processes and controls is a plus.
• Experience with protocols including Ethernet/IP, Device Net, and 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
• May perform industrial field work, which could include exposure to hazardous locations, inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, noise, ladders, uneven ground, and stairs.
• May be exposed to a range of known food allergens.

• Health Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (Extra Days for Purchase) and Ten Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave.
• Flexible Work Schedules, Work…