Hybrid Automation Controls Engineer: PLC & HMI Specialist

Matrix Technologies, Inc.; Edina (MN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonus Program

Job summary

Matrix Technologies, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to join our Industrial Systems Automation team on a hybrid basis.

This salaried role includes eligibility for overtime and opportunities for career growth. You will design, program, test, and commission PLC-based control systems across varied industries, collaborating with senior engineers and clients to deliver high-quality automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Four or more years’ experience as an Industrial Automation Engineer or equivalent.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Technology, or related field from an ABET-accredited college or university preferred
• Minimum of four years of PLC/HMI programming, automation, electrical troubleshooting and start-up experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Aveva experience.
• Experience with motion control including coordinated motion, Variable Frequency Drive control systems, and servo drive control systems is a plus.
• Varied industrial background is a plus. Key industries include food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing.
• Ability to develop high-quality, error-free industrial software programs in keeping with the defined project requirements.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%, both locally and overnight.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project team with the software development process for PLC-based control systems.
• Design new Operator graphic screens, interfaces to other control systems, and interfaces to external computing platforms.
• Assist senior engineers with project specifications, test specs, PLC code, and HMI graphics.
• Execute a software Factory Acceptance Test and perform on-site commissioning and start-up.
• Work on control system upgrades, expansions, or new deployments.
• Coordinate check-out, commissioning, and on-site start-up activities.
• Prepare project correspondence as needed.
• Maintain positive client relationships on projects assigned.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Aveva

Motion control

Travel 25%

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering ABET-accredited

Job description

Matrix Technologies, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to join our Industrial Systems Automation team on a hybrid basis.

This salaried role includes eligibility for overtime and opportunities for career growth. You will design, program, test, and commission PLC-based control systems across varied industries, collaborating with senior engineers and clients to deliver high-quality automation solutions.