Senior Automation & Controls Engineer – PLC Programming

Senior Automation & Controls Engineer – PLC Programming

Raleigh, NC | Hybrid | $105,000-$145,000 + Overtime Eligibility + Quarterly Bonus

Help Build Something New in Raleigh

Matrix Technologies is growing in Raleigh, and we're looking for an experienced

Automation & Controls Engineer

• to help us build our presence in the market.
• This is an opportunity to join a new local team without the uncertainty of joining a startup. Matrix is an established,
• 100% employee-owned engineering, automation, construction, and digital transformation company serving industrial clients.

If you have

6+ years of hands-on industrial automation experience

• , enjoy PLC/DCS programming, and want to work on a variety of projects rather than supporting the same systems every day, we'd like to talk.
• You'll stay hands-on technically while having opportunities to lead projects, work directly with clients, mentor other engineers, and help shape the growth of our Raleigh automation team.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer, you'll work on industrial automation projects from initial concept through programming, testing, commissioning, and startup.

You'll have the opportunity to

• Develop and troubleshoot
• PLC and DCS control programs
• Design and configure
• HMI/SCADA applications and operator graphics
• Develop functional specifications, control narratives, system architectures, and project test specifications
• Lead automation projects involving new and existing control systems

Perform

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

and client acceptance testing

Support on-site

commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting

• Integrate PLC/DCS systems with other control systems, equipment, and external computing platforms
• Work directly with clients to understand their processes and develop practical automation solutions
• Prepare project scopes, preliminary designs, specifications, and cost estimates
• Coordinate with electrical, process, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines

Review code, designs, and technical documentation

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other automation engineers
• Help improve automation standards, programming practices, and project delivery methods
• Help develop client relationships and grow Matrix's automation presence in the Raleigh market

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced controls engineer who can independently handle automation assignments while also collaborating effectively with clients and project teams.

Required Qualifications

6+ years of industrial automation, controls, or systems integration experience

Strong hands-on

PLC programming

experience

Experience developing and troubleshooting HMI/SCADA applications

Experience with industrial control-system design and implementation

Experience with

FAT, commissioning, and startup

Ability to develop functional specifications and translate process requirements into control-system solutions

Knowledge of industrial communication networks and protocols

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively with clients, operators, engineers, and project teams

Ability to manage priorities and work independently

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• We'd Especially Like to Meet You If You Have

Experience with

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLCs

Experience with

Siemens PLCs

DCS or process-control experience

AVEVA or similar HMI/SCADA experience

Experience with

EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, or other industrial networks

Systems integration or engineering consulting experience

Experience leading industrial automation projects

Experience mentoring or providing technical direction to other engineers

Experience working directly with industrial clients

FE, PE, ISA CAP, or applicable automation vendor certifications

Why Join Matrix?

• Established Company. New Raleigh Opportunity.
• You'll have the opportunity to help build our Raleigh automation presence while benefiting from the resources, technical expertise, and client relationships of an established engineering company.

Stay Hands-On

This isn't a role where "senior" means leaving engineering behind. You'll continue writing and reviewing control code, solving technical problems, developing automation solutions, and participating in commissioning and startup.

Work on More Than One Type of Problem

• Our automation engineers support a variety of clients and industries using multiple control platforms. The existing Raleigh posting specifically emphasizes working with different clients, industries, and control technologies.
• That makes this particularly attractive to engineers coming from a plant environment who want broader technical exposure.

Grow Into Technical and Project Leadership

Depending on your interests and experience, you'll have opportunities to lead projects, mentor engineers, strengthen client relationships, and help influence how the Raleigh automation practice grows.

Compensation

Base Salary: $105,000-$145,000 annually

Final compensation will be based on experience, technical capabilities, and qualifications.

This is a salaried position that is also

eligible for overtime pay

, providing additional earning potential beyond base salary. The current Matrix posting also highlights quarterly bonuses and the advantages associated with being a 100% employee-owned company.

Travel

• This position includes travel to client facilities for field investigation, testing, commissioning, and startup.
• Expected travel: approximately 15-25%.

Why Matrix?

Matrix Technologies is a

100% employee-owned

• engineering, construction, automation, and digital transformation company providing full-lifecycle solutions to industrial clients.
• Our multidisciplinary capabilities allow our teams to support projects from early engineering and design through automation, construction, commissioning, and optimization.

More than

85% of Matrix's work comes from repeat clients

• , which the current posting uses as evidence of the company's long-term client relationships.
• Our culture is built around collaboration, professional growth, flexibility, and employee ownership.
• At Matrix, you're not just an employee. You're an owner.

Benefits

Matrix offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees professionally, financially, and personally.

Benefits include

• Employee ownership
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Flexible/hybrid work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth and leadership opportunities
• Overtime eligibility for this salaried position
• We offer market-competitive compensation for an Automation Controls Engineer with a base range of
• $105,000 to $145,000 annually and a total compensation package that includes profit sharing, ESOP participation, 401(k) matching, and overtime pay. Salaries are based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Matrix 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. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.