Matrix designs, manufactures, and sells innovative technological products that help keep people safe. Originally focused on the underground coal mining industry, Matrix has expanded into new industrial markets in the United States and globally.

We are currently seeking an Application Engineer. This position will be responsible for providing support to Matrix Engineering and customers by leading installation, technical support, new equipment integration, product development, training, and startup of all company products. This role requires a self-starter, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work alone or in a small team. This position works in a team environment at our home office in Newburgh, IN. This is not a remote position.

This position reports to the Application Engineering Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Interface with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to determine requirements for correct system installation and integration
Perform detailed design and equipment layouts to ensure that hardware integration meets all system and customer requirements
Perform system verification and product research testing and create detailed field reports to be reviewed by development engineers
Test and troubleshoot system functions and train customers on operation and maintenance
Aid as technical lead on installations, startup, and commissioning of various products

Qualifications & Competencies

Bachelor’s in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred but not required
Strong background in Industrial Automation Controls systems (PLCs, HMI, and Industrial Networking)
Mining application experience and background preferred but not required
Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them accurately
Must have communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Able to perform tasks in one or more engineering areas
Capable of representing the company as a prime technical contact

Working Conditions

Candidate will be required to work underground occasionally
Occasional travel and ability to work various shifts as required by customer
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near large moving machinery.
Customer operations may contain airborne particles and allergens
The employee can be at risk of electrical shock
Matrix employees are furnished and required to wear safety gear such as hard hats, steel toe shoes, reflective clothing, earplugs, and safety glasses

Physical Requirements

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, or crouch. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

First day coverage of all benefits - no waiting period
No premium medical, dental and vision insurance – working spouse must take major medical at their place of employment if offered
On-site health clinic
Basic Life (2x annual base salary at no cost)
Optional Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance (no cost)
401(k) Plan with up to an 8% company match
FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care
10 Paid annual holidays plus vacation time
Educational Reimbursement Program
Scholarship Program
Optional Gym Membership

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