Automation Controls Engineer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science Engineering, or 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 2 years of experience contributing to control system programming/ integration or supporting plant control system operations preferred.
• Ability to efficiently multitask between multiple projects.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those with previous exposure to Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, or Siemens PLC based control systems.
• Experience and/or understanding of Industrial Controls wiring preferred.
• Ability to travel by air and by car with estimated travel of 25% consisting of both day and overnight travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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 include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This employee may perform industrial field work which could include exposure to hazardous locations, inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, noise, ladders, uneven ground, and stairs.
• This employee may perform industrial field work which could include exposure to a wide range of known food allergens.

Physical and Mental Wellness and Work/Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Personal and Professional Growth

Recognition, Culture, and Other Perks

• Regular Employee Updates and Town Halls, Annual Engagement Surveys
• Employee Service Awards and Peer Recognition
• Strong Fundamentals (Core Values)
• Employee Referral Program/Bonus
• Casual Dress
• Discount Programs
• Community Involvement Committee
• Sports Teams and Clubs
• We offer market-competitive compensation for an Automation Controls Engineer with a base range of $69,000 to $89,000 annually, and a total compensation package that includes quarterly bonuses, 401(k) matching, and overtime pay. Salaries are based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Matrix Technologies, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.