Senior Automation Engineer

Matrix Technologies, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 92,300 - 129,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Matrix Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our Kansas City team. This hybrid role requires extensive experience in controls and automation, overseeing project scopes and ensuring high-quality software development.

The successful candidate will lead project teams, interface with clients, and develop HMI graphics among other responsibilities. An attractive compensation package includes salaries ranging from $92,300 to $129,500 annually, alongside various benefits aimed at personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of controls, automation, and electrical troubleshooting and start‑up experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineering (PE) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project scopes of work, preliminary design concepts, and cost estimates.
• Lead the project team through the software development process associated with DCS/PLC.
• Develop high-quality, error-free industrial software programs.

Skills

Controls troubleshooting

Automation development

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Modbus TCP/IP

Job description

SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Join our team as a Senior Automation Engineer! This is a hybrid role based out of our Kansas City office. The position is salaried and includes eligibility for overtime pay.

Overview

This position requires seasoned control systems development experience. The Senior Automation Engineer performs assignments and can create specifications when little or no specifications are provided. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard programming techniques, procedures, and criteria. Under supervision, this employee may direct one or more small projects and may have one or more programmers to supervise on projects.

Project work involves a variety of clients in multiple industries using various control platforms. 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 DCS and/or PLC code, develop HMI graphics, perform client acceptance testing, and start‑up new automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and follow industry, Matrix, and client safety practices and procedures. Helps 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. Mentors others in the use of them. Participate in the scrutiny and continuous improvement of same.
• 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 both existing and new DCS/PLC based control systems. These systems often include the 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, developing DCS/PLC code, developing HMI graphics, executing a software Factory Acceptance Test, and performing 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 & collaborate 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited college or university.
• Minimum six years of controls, automation, and electrical troubleshooting and start‑up experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineering (PE) certification preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Allen‑Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Aveva experience. Experience with protocols including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, 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.

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.

Benefits

Physical and Mental Wellness and Work/Life Balance

• Health Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (Extra Days for Purchase) and Nine Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules, Work at Home Options
• Wellness Program with Incentive Dollars, Preventative Health Screenings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Financial Wellness

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) and Roth Plans with 5% Match and immediate vesting upon enrollment
• Market‑based competitive Compensation and 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 and Buy‑Up Options
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Plan Paid by Matrix

Personal and Professional Growth

• Technical, Managerial, and Administrative Career Paths
• Onboarding and Mentoring, Internal Training and Cross Training
• PE Certifications, Registration, and Renewals
• Assessments and Leadership Development
• External Certification Programs, Professional Memberships
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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

Salary

We offer market‑competitive compensation for a Senior Automation Engineer with a base range of $92,300 to $129,500 annually, and a total compensation package that includes profit sharing, ESOP participation, 401(k) matching, and overtime pay. Salaries are based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.