Industrial Automation Controls Engineer (Robotics & Motion)

Imagine your morning starts by refining PLC logic for a highspeed cell, then moving to the floor to bring a sixaxis robot, a safety PLC, and coordinated servo axes to life. After lunch, you iterate on HMI screens for operator clarity, redline a schematic for a latebreaking change, and close the day with a multidisciplinary huddle ensuring everything ships on time and to standard. If that rhythm sounds exciting, you’ll feel at home at Matrix Design.

We believe great outcomes come from great people. Our purpose is reflected in three commitmentsDeveloping Great People, Building a Great Company, and Delivering Great Resultsand lived daily through our six Core Values:

• We Can Do That!
• We Do It Right!
• We Do What We Say
• We Do It Better Next Time!
• We Do It Together!
• We Do It for a Greater Purpose

We put the Right Person in the Right Seat so complex, crossindustry automation challenges are met with creativity, perseverance, and teamwork.

• Design, program, and implement control systems for automated manufacturing, including PLC and HMI development.
• Integrate industrial robots and motion platforms (servos, VFDs, coordinated motion) into custom solutions.
• Partner with mechanical, electrical, robot programming, and software teams to achieve performance, quality, and uptime targets.
• Commission systems on site; troubleshoot and debug controls during build, install, and startup.
• Verify compliance to safety and quality standards and complete risk assessments.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation: redlined electrical schematics, panel/layout drawings, user guides, and change logs.
• Contribute to project planning with estimates for effort, schedule, and cost.

• Ideal team player mindset: humble (elevates others), hungry (selfdriven and proactive), and smart (emotionally intelligent and pragmatic).

• PLC programming proficiency (e.g., AllenBradley, Siemens) and HMI development.
• Handson experience with industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa).
• Strong command of motion control, VFDs, and servo drives.
• Ability to read, critique, and contribute to electrical schematic design.
• Fluency in industrial networking and protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNet).
• Structured troubleshooting and problemsolving under time constraints.
• Clear communicator with strong organizational habits and attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related discipline.
• 5+ years leading controls engineering efforts focused on automation and robotics.
• Proven experience delivering PLC, HMI, and robotic systems from concept through commissioning.
• Knowledge of safety standards and risk assessments (e.g., ANSI, NFPA, ISO).
• Experience programming safety controllers or safetyrated PLCs.
• Demonstrated skill troubleshooting industrial electrical control systems.
• PE license or vendor certifications (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens) are a plus.

Up to 40% for installation, commissioning, and support.

The posted salary range represents an estimate for this role. The final offer will be determined based on several factors, including the candidate’s specific skills, professional experience, and relevant certifications.