Senior PLC/HMI & Robotics Controls Engineer

Matrix Design, LLC; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Design, LLC is seeking an automation controls engineer to design and program PLCs and HMIs for turnkey industrial equipment. You will integrate robot systems and motion control to deliver reliable, operator-friendly solutions.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robot programming, and software teams to validate performance and ensure safety and quality standards on customer sites. Travel up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and robotics preferred.
• Familiarity with safety standards and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLCs and HMIs for automated equipment, focusing on reliability and operator usability.
• Integrate industrial robots and motion control systems into turnkey solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robot programming, and software teammates to validate functionality and performance.
• Commission systems, debug issues on the floor and at customer sites, and ensure compliance with applicable safety/quality standards.
• Produce and maintain thorough documentation—redlines, layout drawings, manuals, and change records.
• Support project planning through scope definition, timeline estimation, and cost inputs.

Skills

PLCs & HMIs

Robot integration

Motion control

Electrical schematics

Industrial comms

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Job description

Matrix Design, LLC is seeking an automation controls engineer to design and program PLCs and HMIs for turnkey industrial equipment. You will integrate robot systems and motion control to deliver reliable, operator-friendly solutions.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robot programming, and software teams to validate performance and ensure safety and quality standards on customer sites. Travel up to 40% may be required.