Senior Batch Controls Engineer | Automation Lead

Matrix Technologies; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

ESOP

Overtime pay

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Matrix Technologies, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Batch Engineer to design, configure, test, and support batch control solutions for manufacturing clients.

You will translate process requirements into reliable automation using ISA-88 concepts and various batch platforms. This salaried role expects strong collaboration with operations and project teams across multiple sites, with 15-25% travel, and offers ESOP participation, competitive compensation, and overtime eligibility for

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Computer, or Controls Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Minimum six years of controls, automation, electrical troubleshooting, and start-up experience. Senior-level batch automation experience is required.
• Hands-on experience with batch control concepts, recipe management, procedural control, equipment phases, unit operations, and ISA-88 terminology and design principles.
• Experience with one or more batch or process automation platforms such as Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch, PlantPAx, Siemens SIMATIC BATCH, AVEVA/Wonderware, or comparable systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and/or other PLC/DCS platforms used in process manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing or supporting HMI/SCADA systems such as FactoryTalk View, AVEVA/Wonderware, Ignition, Siemens WinCC, or similar platforms.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols and integration technologies including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC DA/UA, and related plant-floor connectivity methods.
• Knowledge of process control network architecture design, control system cybersecurity considerations, and integration with historians, databases, MES, or reporting systems is a plus.
• Systems Integrator experience is a plus.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), Professional Engineering (PE), ISA CAP, or vendor-specific automation certifications are preferred but not required.
• Varied industrial background is a plus. Key industries include food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, 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.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow industry, Matrix, and client safety practices and procedures. Help supervise site-team safety responsibilities and support compliance with company and client site safety policies.
• Learn and follow Matrix Standards and Procedures. Mentor others in their use and participate in continuous improvement of batch automation standards, templates, and reusable deliverables.
• Apply Matrix Project Methodology with an emphasis on software development, batch system implementation, testing, commissioning, and automation best practices.
• Lead or support the development of project scopes of work, preliminary design concepts, cost estimates, schedules, and technical assumptions for batch automation projects.
• Gather field data, review existing control system designs, and develop functional specifications, control narratives, batch design documents, configuration requirements, and test plans.
• Design, configure, and support ISA-88-based batch solutions including recipes, unit procedures, operations, phases, equipment modules, procedural logic, prompts, parameters, reports, and exception handling.
• Develop or coordinate DCS/PLC code, HMI graphics, batch interfaces, historian integration, and communications with external computing platforms as required by the project scope.
• Lead software development and testing activities including design reviews, code reviews, software Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, commissioning, start-up, and post-start-up support.
• Troubleshoot batch execution issues, recipe configuration problems, control logic defects, communication failures, and integration issues across PLC, DCS, SCADA, and batch management systems.
• Develop high-quality, error-free industrial automation software and configuration in keeping with project requirements, client standards, and good engineering practices.
• Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines to coordinate designs, resolve interface requirements, and deliver integrated automation solutions.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for clients. Identify new project opportunities, support proposal efforts, and help define practical solutions that improve plant reliability, consistency, and performance.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members.
• Learn and follow Matrix Core Values and set the example for others

Skills

Batch automation

ISA-88 concepts

Controls engineering

Travel 15-25%

Client interaction

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch

PlantPAx

Siemens SIMATIC BATCH

AVEVA/Wonderware

HMI/SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition)

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC/DCS

Siemens PLC/DCS

Job description

Matrix Technologies, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Batch Engineer to design, configure, test, and support batch control solutions for manufacturing clients.

You will translate process requirements into reliable automation using ISA-88 concepts and various batch platforms. This salaried role expects strong collaboration with operations and project teams across multiple sites, with 15-25% travel, and offers ESOP participation, competitive compensation, and overtime eligibility for