Overview

Automation Controls Project Engineer

Industrial Systems Division

Matrix Technologies, Inc. is a company focused on providing superior engineering, automation, and systems integration services to its clients, while also offering a great work environment and career opportunities to its employees. The company follows "The Matrix Way," which values doing the right thing and having fun and aims to enhance people's lives every day. Matrix is a designated Top Workplace and offers market-leading compensation, benefits, bonuses, long-term incentives, and growth opportunities. We are experiencing growth within the metals industry, and we are looking for someone with experience in operations of a steel or other related metals processing facility.

Description:

The Controls Project Engineer works on a variety of automation projects, performing as a team leader and on occasion serves as a team member. This position intended to interact with specific clients within a specific industry, but may interact with others, to understand and develop automation requirements and transform them into effective software solutions. This is done through the use of software engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria; using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications. This position establishes client relationships and mentors less experienced engineers. Strong knowledge of Rockwell/Siemens PLCs and HMI experience required; Experience with GE, Schneider, iFix, Wonderware, Ignition, Proficy is a plus; strong written and verbal communication skills, must be team-oriented. Experience in process automation is required; experience with batching and motion control systems considered a plus.

Specifications:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited college or university
• Ideally, 5 years or more of controls, automation, and electrical troubleshooting and start-up experience specifically within the metals industry. Engineering consulting services preferred.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) or Professional Engineering (PE) certification preferred
• Varied industrial background is a plus. Key industries include steel & metals, specialty chemical, raw material handling & batching, and manufacturing.
• Ability to travel approximately 25-30%, both locally and overnight
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Must possess a valid driver's license

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform design and engineering functions in accordance with accepted practices and company standards.
• Prepare project scopes of work, bill of material, design concepts, and cost estimates. Assist in gathering field data and preparing project specifications.
• Inquire with relentless resourcefulness to obtain information needed from the client, internal project team, subject matter experts, code libraries, previous projects, and other known resources to innovatively solve problems.
• Ability to lead project teams of diverse capabilities and backgrounds. Understand the growth mindset of embracing the challenge to expand teams to support the project and client needs.
• Develop high-quality, error-free industrial software programs in keeping with the defined project requirements.
• Coordinate & collaborate design with other members of the project team.
• Prepare project correspondence as required.
• Support onsite software startup and commissioning activities
• Troubleshoot electrical devices and control circuits.
• Maintain positive client and internal team relationships on projects assigned. Treat others with respect.
• Understand project life cycle and contribute to proposal activities for future work.
• Discipline for constant learning to improve processes and procedures.
• Bring a positive energy to approach work assignments. Keep things fun and Keep Perspective.

 Physical and Other Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, long periods of sitting at a computer are required.
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full Time, Direct Hire

Job Status: Exempt, Overtime Eligible

Reports To: Department Manager, Industrial Systems

Location: Relocation not required for this job posting. Candidates ideally located at our office locations including, Maumee, OH, Indianapolis, IN, Cincinnati, OH. Candidates not located near one of our offices listed above may be considered for position in our Kansas City, KS, Minneapolis, MN, Denver, CO, Peachtree City, GA or a remote opportunity.