Senior Automation Engineer (Hybrid) – Lead Controls & Growth

Matrix Technologies, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with PrescriptionDrug

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Overtime Pay

ESOP

401(k) and Roth Plans

Job summary

Matrix Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our hybrid Indianapolis office. The role focuses on control system development, DCS/PLC programming, HMI graphics, and on-site startup of automation projects for diverse industries.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in engineering, 6+ years of experience, and familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, and Aveva, plus travel up to 25%. Excellent communication and leadership skills are required.

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.
• Knowledge of continuous batching processes and controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow industry, Matrix, and client safety practices and procedures. Help supervise and direct the safety issues of the site team.
• Lead the project team through the software development process associated with DCS/PLC based control systems.
• Lead the preparation of functional specifications, project test specifications, developing DCS/PLC code, developing HMI graphics, and performing on-site commissioning and start-up.

Skills

Control systems development

DCS/PLC programming

HMI graphics

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Aveva

Job description

Matrix Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our hybrid Indianapolis office. The role focuses on control system development, DCS/PLC programming, HMI graphics, and on-site startup of automation projects for diverse industries.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in engineering, 6+ years of experience, and familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, and Aveva, plus travel up to 25%. Excellent communication and leadership skills are required.