Senior Automation Engineer — Hybrid, Lead Projects & Mentor

Matrix Technologies, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Work-from-Home Options

ESOP

401(k) matching

Overtime pay

Bonus programs

Job summary

Matrix Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead industrial automation projects from design through start-up in Indianapolis. You’ll program PLC/DCS, develop HMI apps, and create specifications while collaborating with multiple disciplines and clients.

You’ll mentor engineers, manage FAT/site testing, and help drive project success across varied industries. Hybrid work from our Indianapolis office is available, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 6+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, system integration, or a related area.
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLC and/or DCS systems.
• Experience with HMI development, testing, commissioning, and industrial equipment start‑up.
• Understanding of industrial control networks and system architecture.
• Experience working with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ability to travel approximately 15–25%, including occasional overnight travel.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to access client industrial sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and controls projects from concept through commissioning and start-up.
• Develop PLC and/or DCS control programs and HMI applications for new and existing systems.
• Create functional specifications, control narratives, test plans, and other project documentation.
• Lead FAT, site testing, commissioning, and system start-up.
• Design and troubleshoot industrial control system architectures and networks.
• Work directly with clients to understand processes and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
• Develop project scopes, preliminary designs, estimates, and technical proposals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.

Skills

Experience in industrial controls

PLC/DCS programming

HMI development

Industrial networks & architecture

EtherNet/IP & Modbus TCP/IP

Client & cross-team communication

Travel 15-25%

US work eligibility

Site access as required

Education

Bachelors in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation

Siemens

AVEVA

DCS platforms

Job description

Matrix Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead industrial automation projects from design through start-up in Indianapolis. You’ll program PLC/DCS, develop HMI apps, and create specifications while collaborating with multiple disciplines and clients.

You’ll mentor engineers, manage FAT/site testing, and help drive project success across varied industries. Hybrid work from our Indianapolis office is available, with overtime as needed.