Senior DeltaV Automation Engineering

Senior DeltaV Automation Engineer

Matrix Technologies, Inc. has been a leading provider of engineering, automation, and systems integration services since 1980. Guided by 'The Matrix Way,' we value teamwork, collaboration, and fun. Recognized as a Top Workplace, we offer flexible schedules, professional growth opportunities, and market-leading compensation. Our expertise spans multiple industries, and 87% of our projects are from repeat clients, showcasing our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Come experience "A Better Process for Success" with us.

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Overview

Join our team as a Senior DeltaV Automation Engineer!

Matrix Technologies is seeking a self-driven Senior DeltaV Automation Engineer to join our team in one of our seven office locations (Maumee, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Peachtree City, GA; Overland Park, KS; Edina, MN; or Westminster, CO).

The position is salaried and includes eligibility for overtime pay.

The Senior DeltaV Automation Engineer serves as the technical authority and delivery lead for Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) solutions in regulated manufacturing environments, with a primary focus on pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. This role is responsible for establishing, executing, and scaling DeltaV automation capabilities while delivering high-quality, low-risk solutions across the full system lifecycle.

The position combines deep hands-on engineering expertise with technical leadership, client engagement, and internal capability development. The successful candidate will help position DeltaV as a trusted automation platform by executing targeted projects, developing internal standards, mentoring engineers, and ensuring consistent, compliant, and sustainable system designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Focuses on the growth and development of DeltaV throughout the company.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for DeltaV engineering standards, best practices, and design decisions.
• Develops or improves processes, procedures, and templates associated with DeltaV, and coordinates with the Department Managers on the corresponding rollout and training.
• Maintains expert-level competencies on the latest DeltaV trends and tools Matrix should incorporate to stay on the leading edge of the industry by attending trade shows, training, and networking events as needed.
• Acts as a DeltaV consultant, providing expertise as required.
• Provides training and technical direction to address skill gaps and identifies the skills that project teams require to effectively complete an assignment. Helps staff resolve technical problems and/or challenges that might arise on a project.
• Ensures all staff utilizing DeltaV on projects have the correct tools, hardware, software, and training to adhere to latest design processes and procedures.
• Works with the staff to ensure technical accuracy and soundness of engineering practices based on sound design criteria, specifications, and standards as related to the project requirements.
• Develops and maintains quality assurance programs for DeltaV. Ensures designs incorporating DeltaV are properly reviewed and tested. Routinely checks programs and applications to monitor the development of staff and the work produced.
• Reviews and assesses quality issues and develops continual improvement measures.
• Coordinate and assist in sales efforts for DeltaV project opportunities by acting as the primary technical point of contact for DeltaV-related client engagements.
• Develop proposals and estimates associated with DeltaV in coordination with sales and project management.
• Collaborates with Department Managers on hiring plans relative to skill set, location, project needs, and strategic directives.
• Assists Department Managers in the hiring process, with a focus on evaluating the technical acumen of the candidates.
• Works in a safe manner at all times. Adheres to both Matrix and client-established safety standards when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering preferred; Other degrees with equivalent experience can be accepted.
• Ability to architect and design a new DeltaV system.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in DeltaV with a minimum of 8 years of DeltaV experience.
• Strong working knowledge of: Batch processing and ISA 88 methodologies, DeltaV Control Studio, Operate, Live, and System Architecture, Industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, OPC, Profibus, Modbus, etc.)
• Understanding of GMP documentation practices, validation lifecycle, and regulatory compliance expectations.
• Self-starter with strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• 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

• While 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.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 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.
• This employee may perform industrial field work, which could include exposure to hazardous locations, inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, noise, ladders, uneven ground, and stairs.
• This employee may perform industrial field work, which could include exposure to a wide range of known food allergens.

Why Matrix?

• Physical and Mental Wellness and Work/Life Balance: Health Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off (Extra Days for Purchase) and Ten Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Flexible Work Schedules, Work at Home Options, Wellness Program with Incentive Dollars, Preventive Health Screenings, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Financial Wellness: 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
• Personal and Professional Growth: 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
• Recognition, Culture, and Other Perks: 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

We offer market-competitive compensation for a Senior DeltaV Automation Engineer with a base range of $150,000 to $180,000 annually that includes profit sharing, ESOP participation, 401(k) matching, and overtime pay. Salaries are based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

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