Senior Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI Automation Leader

Hired by Matrix, Inc; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix, Inc seeks a Senior Controls Engineer for a direct-hire, on-site role with our engineering solutions client. You will design, program, and commission PLC/Servo systems, develop HMI/SCADA projects, and lead control-panel layouts to meet industrial specifications.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical/Control Engineering and 4–15 years of experience in manufacturing or process industries, with Rockwell/Siemens platforms proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Control, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or CS; AA in Eng Tech may substitute.
• 4–15 years in related industries preferred.
• Experience with PLC/Servo systems and HMI/SCADA platforms.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics and NEC references.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering for PLC/Servo projects from kickoff to commissioning.
• Design control panels, specify instrumentation, and support field service.
• Develop and validate HMI/SCADA programs and databases.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and ensure project delivery.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics

Control systems

Project management

AutoCAD

SQL scripting

Communication

Wiring panels

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Control Engineering

Alternative: AA in Engineering Technology with equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell Automation

Siemens S7

Kinetix Servo Systems

SCADA platforms (Wonderware, FactoryTalk, Ignition)

SQL databases

Job description

Matrix, Inc seeks a Senior Controls Engineer for a direct-hire, on-site role with our engineering solutions client. You will design, program, and commission PLC/Servo systems, develop HMI/SCADA projects, and lead control-panel layouts to meet industrial specifications.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical/Control Engineering and 4–15 years of experience in manufacturing or process industries, with Rockwell/Siemens platforms proficiency.