Senior Industrial Automation Integration Lead

Your day at Matrix Design

Morning stand-up on the production floor. You walk the line, align priorities with project management, and review the latest drawings from engineering. By mid-morning, you are guiding technicians through panel wiring on a multi-axis robotic cell, double-checking schematics, and updating the build documentation as changes are approved. After lunch, you lead a system power-up, run basic I/O checks, and troubleshoot a motion fault. You close the day mentoring a junior tech on safe lockout/tagout practices and planning tomorrow’s integration steps so the project stays on schedule.

Why Matrix Design

We believe great results come from great people. Our team is united by a growth mindset, craftsmanship, reliability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and purpose beyond ourselves. If you thrive on complex automation problems and enjoy building reliable systems with a team that has your back, you’ll feel at home here.

Role summary

The Senior Industrial Automation Integration Lead oversees the assembly, wiring, and testing of industrial automation and robotic systems. You ensure builds meet specifications, comply with quality and safety standards, and hit deadlines. You own execution on the floor, coordinate across functions, develop technicians through coaching, and actively contribute to continuous improvement.

What you’ll lead

• Systems integration and build execution: direct assembly, wiring, and integration of automated equipment per schematics and project requirements; serve as the project lead for assigned jobs to drive quality, efficiency, and schedule adherence; capture updates and modifications in build documentation.
• Startup, test, and troubleshooting: perform system-level power-up, verification, and diagnostics; collaborate with engineering and project management to resolve technical issues and implement approved scope changes.
• Team capability: train and mentor junior technicians to elevate skills and sustain production standards.
• Safety, quality, and improvement: uphold safety protocols and industry standards; reinforce company quality procedures; champion process improvements that streamline build workflows and enhance system performance.

How you show up

• Team first: humility and collaboration; you elevate others and keep ego in check.
• Driven: proactive, diligent, and eager for responsibility.
• People smart: strong situational awareness and sound judgment in team settings.

Skills and competencies

• Deep understanding of industrial automation and robotic systems.
• Fluent in reading electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Hands-on panel wiring, mechanical assembly, system integration, and diagnostic skills.
• Leadership presence with the ability to coordinate cross-functional work.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under time constraints.
• Working knowledge of UL, NEC, and relevant safety/compliance requirements.
• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, and motion control is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience assembling and integrating industrial automation or control systems.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring technicians in a production environment.
• Proficiency in electrical wiring, system testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with robotics and motion/motor control integration.
• OSHA 10 or 30 is a plus.

Travel

Up to 20%

You should be proficient in

• Leadership and people management
• Electrical schematics
• Machine building and assembly
• Pneumatics
• 120/208/240/480 VAC systems
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Lean manufacturing principles
• Industrial electrical work
• Mechanical assembly
• Scheduling
• Root cause analysis
• Blueprint reading
• Basic computer skills

Machines and technologies you’ll use

• Heat gun
• Surface grinder
• Power tools
• Manual lathe
• Manual vertical mill
• Forklifts