[Hiring] Senior Batch Automation Engineer @Matrix Technologies

Role Description

Join our team as a Senior Batch Automation Engineer! We are looking for a Senior Batch Automation Engineer to join our team in one of our 8 office locations (Maumee, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Peachtree City, GA; Overland Park, KS; Edina, MN; Raleigh, NC; Westminster, CO). We will also consider a fully remote option for the right candidate. This position is salaried and includes eligibility for overtime pay.

The Senior Batch Automation Engineer is a senior-level automation professional responsible for:

• Designing, configuring, testing, commissioning, and supporting batch control solutions for manufacturing clients.
• Translating process requirements into reliable, maintainable automation solutions.
• Interfacing with clients, operations teams, project managers, and internal engineering disciplines.

Key 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.

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 Engineer (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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds or more.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May perform industrial field work which could include exposure to hazardous locations, inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, noise, ladders, uneven ground, and stairs.
• May perform industrial field work which could include exposure to a wide range of known food allergens.

Preferred Experience

• FactoryTalk Batch system configuration, recipe model development, phase logic integration, batch reporting, and troubleshooting.
• ISA-88 model development including process cells, units, equipment modules, control modules, procedural elements, recipe structures, and phase ownership boundaries.
• Commissioning or supporting validated, regulated, or quality-sensitive manufacturing environments.
• Historian, MES, SQL database, reporting, and electronic batch record integration experience.
• Ability to lead client workshops, perform technical discovery, document requirements, and convert operational needs into practical batch automation designs.

Benefits

• Health Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (Extra Days for Purchase) and Nine Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave.
• Flexible Work Schedules, Work at Home Options.
• Wellness Program with Incentive Dollars, Preventative Health Screenings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) and Roth Plans with 5% Match and immediate vesting upon enrollment.
• Market-based competitive Compensation and Overtime Pay for Salaried positions.
• Quarterly Bonus Program and Spot Bonus Program.
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Account (HSA) with Match, and Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life Insurance Paid by Matrix and Buy-Up Options.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plan Paid by Matrix.
• Technical, Managerial, and Administrative Career Paths.
• Onboarding and Mentoring, Internal Training and Cross-Training.
• PE Certifications, Registration, and Renewals.
• Assessments and Leadership Development.
• External Certification Programs, Professional Memberships.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Regular Employee Updates and Town Halls, Annual Engagement Surveys.
• Employee Service Awards and Peer Recognition.
• Strong Fundamentals (Core Values).
• Employee Referral Program/Bonus.
• Casual Dress.
• Discount Programs.
• Community Involvement Committee.
• Sports Teams and Clubs.