Control Systems Engineer

At Gray. Matter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight. From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better—by listening to the machines you already trust. And that’s where you come in.

Gray. Matter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team Gray. Matter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight.

We're looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join our team! This position will focus on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time. The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined.

The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Location: The location of the position is in Richmond, Virginia, but candidates that reside in eastern Virginia will also be considered.

Position requires 40-50% independent travel, primarily to customers in central, north, and eastern Virgina. General Job Duties: Performing Gray. Matter services to meet client needs, with a specific focus on Control Systems Designing, developing and implementing solutions to resolve customer issues Consulting with and training end users on new applications Leading Projects from start to finish Assisting in project development and planning.

Performing onsite pilots, FAT testing, SAT testing, and demos as needed Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed: Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training may also be considered Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience with: PLC Programming: Schneider (Modicon), Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, and Emerson (GE) SCADA Experience: IFix, Cimplicity, Aveva System Platform and Intouch, Rockwell Factory Talk, VTSCADA, Ignition, Wonderware Control Systems implementation, design, installs, and troubleshooting Experience with industrial application programming languages Experience with Electrical Schematics Acute attention to detail and process, Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions and Excellent customer service attitude Showcase Gray.

Matter’s Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork ​Preferred experience: AutoCAD or Drafting experience Networking experience (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.) Siemens PLC and SCADA platform experience Schneider PLC and SCADA platform experience GE\Emerson PLC Experience GE IFIX and Cimplicity platform experience Rockwell PLC and SCADA platform experience Featured Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment Employer paid short term disability and life insurance 401(k) with up to 4% company match Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave Additional benefits available such as long-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA