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From concept and design through construction, commissioning, and optimization, we help keep industry moving.\nOne Partner. Every Phase.\nEngineer It - Innovative engineering solutions \nBuild It - Reliable construction execution \nAutomate It - Advanced controls and system integration \nOptimize It - Data-driven performance improvements \nMore than 85% of our work comes from repeat clients, reflecting our commitment to quality, partnership, and results.\nGuided by The Matrix Way and our core purpose of Enhancing People’s Lives…Every Day, we foster a collaborative, people-focused culture built on teamwork, growth, and employee ownership. As a recognized Top Workplace, we offer professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to share in our success.\nLearn more about our culture at www.matrixti.com/culture.\nJoin our team as a Senior Automation Engineer!\nThis is a remote position reporting through our Cincinnati, OH office, with primary responsibility for supporting clients in Louisville, KY, and the surrounding region. Candidates based in the greater Louisville area are preferred. The position is salaried and includes eligibility for overtime pay.\nThis position requires seasoned control systems development experience. The Senior Automation Engineer performs assignments and can create specifications when little or no user requirements are provided. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard programming techniques, procedures, and criteria. Under supervision, this employee may direct one or more projects and may have one or more team members to supervise on projects.\nProject work involves a variety of clients in multiple industries using various control platforms. Automation Engineers interface with both external clients as well as other internal engineering disciplines within the Matrix organization to gather field data, prepare functional specifications, write DCS and/or PLC code, develop HMI graphics, perform client acceptance testing, and start-up automation systems.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nLearn and follow industry, Matrix, and client safety practices and procedures. Helps supervise and direct the safety issues of the site team. Helps develop safety guidelines specific to control systems. Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies\nLearn and follow Matrix Standards and Procedures. Mentors others in the use of them. Participate in the continuous improvement of the same.\nLearn and follow Matrix Project Methodology, developing an in-depth knowledge of those related to software development and automation best practices. Help develop and improve our methodology.\nPrepare project scopes of work, preliminary design concepts, and cost estimates. Assist in gathering field data and preparing project specifications. Report project performance.\nLead the project team through the software development process associated with both existing and new DCS/PLC based control systems. These systems often include the design of new Operator graphic screens, interfaces to other control systems, and interfaces to external computing platforms.\nLead the preparation of functional specifications, project test specifications, developing DCS/PLC code, developing HMI graphics, executing a software Factory Acceptance Test, and performing on-site commissioning and start-up.\nDevelop high-quality, error-free industrial software programs in keeping with the defined project requirements.\nResponsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines to coordinate & collaborate designs.\nMay serve as client sponsor to help identify new project opportunities, including leading proposal efforts. Become a trusted resource for your clients.\nProvide leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers.\nLearn and follow Matrix Core Values. Expected to set the example for others\nQUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited college or university\nMinimum six years of controls, automation, and electrical troubleshooting and start-up experience. \nSystems Integrator experience is a plus.\nEPC project experience preferred.\nExperience with distillery operations, process manufacturing, or industrial automation within the spirits sector is considered a strong asset.\nFundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.\nPreference will be given to candidates with Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Aveva experience. \nKnowledge of continuous batching processes and controls is a plus. \nExperience with protocols including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and Modbus TCP/IP. \nKnowledge in Process Control Network Architecture design.\nVaried industrial background is a plus. Key industries include food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.\nAbility to travel approximately 15-25%, both locally and overnight.\nMust be legally eligible to work in the United States.\nAble to access required client work sites.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear.\nThe employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.\nSpecific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\nThis employee may perform industrial field work, which could include exposure to hazardous locations, inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, noise, ladders, uneven ground, and stairs.\nThis employee may perform industrial field work, which could include exposure to a wide range of known food allergens.\nWHY MATRIX?\nPhysical and Mental Wellness and Work/Life Balance:\nHealth Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental and Vision Insurance\nGenerous Paid Time Off (Extra Days for Purchase) and Ten Paid Holidays\nPaid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave\nFlexible Work Schedules, Work at Home Options\nWellness Program with Incentive Dollars, Preventive Health Screenings\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), Critical Illness and Accident Insurance\nFinancial Wellness:\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) \n401(k) and Roth Plans with 5% Match and immediate vesting upon enrollment\nMarket-based competitive Compensation and Overtime Pay for Salaried positions\nQuarterly Bonus Program and Spot Bonus Program\nPre-Tax Health Savings Account (HSA) with Match, and Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)\nLife Insurance Paid by Matrix and Buy-Up Options\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Plan Paid by Matrix\nPersonal and Professional Growth:\nTechnical, Managerial, and Administrative Career Paths\nOnboarding and Mentoring, Internal Training and Cross Training\nPE Certifications, Registration, and Renewals\nAssessments and Leadership Development\nExternal Certification Programs, Professional Memberships\nTuition Reimbursement Program\nRecognition, Culture, and Other Perks:\nRegular Employee Updates and Town Halls, Annual Engagement Surveys\nEmployee Service Awards and Peer Recognition\nStrong Fundamentals (Core Values)\nEmployee Referral Program/Bonus\nCasual Dress\nDiscount Programs\nCommunity Involvement Committee\nSports Teams and Clubs\n\nWe offer market-competitive compensation for a Senior Automation Controls Engineer with a base range of $92,000 to $130,000annually that includes profit sharing, ESOP participation, 401(k) matching, and overtime pay. Salaries are based on experience, skills, and qualifications.\nMatrix Technologies, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. 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