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Job Description
Job Id:
549-ACC
# of Openings:
5
This position requires confidence, precision, and a strong sense of responsibility. You may work with a team or independently, representing our team on‑site, so a careful, methodical, and task‑oriented mindset is essential.
General Job Duties:
At GrayMatter, we transform operations and empower people. Our consulting, implementation and technology curation services help industrial companies modernize their production environments and support operators working on the plant floor. Clients collaborate with GrayMatter to achieve their manufacturing efficiency goals, create intuitive data visualizations, reduce cybersecurity threats and guide successful digital transformation initiatives.
And that’s where you come in.
GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Five core values woven into our DNA make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.
We’re looking for a highly skilled Field Controls Engineer to join our team and take ownership of complex, on‑site control systems work across the country. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the field, enjoys solving problems firsthand at customer locations, and brings a disciplined, detail‑driven approach to every project.
And that’s where you come in.
GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Five core values woven into our DNA make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.
We’re looking for a highly skilled Field Controls Engineer to join our team and take ownership of complex, on‑site control systems work across the country. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the field, enjoys solving problems firsthand at customer locations, and brings a disciplined, detail‑driven approach to every project.
This position requires confidence, precision, and a strong sense of responsibility. You may work with a team or independently, representing our team on‑site, so a careful, methodical, and task‑oriented mindset is essential.
General Job Duties:
- Deliver GrayMatter field services with a strong focus on industrial control systems
- Design, develop, and implement solutions that resolve customer issues efficiently
- Train and consult with end users on new applications and system functionality
- Support project planning, development, and documentation
- Perform on‑site pilots, FAT/SAT testing, and system demonstrations
- Travel independently to customer sites 75–90% of the time
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:
- Bachelor’s degree in EE, EET, ME, MET, or equivalent experience/training
- Hands‑on experience with industrial PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon, etc.)
- Rockwell PLC experience is required
- Strong background in control system design, implementation, installation, and troubleshooting
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
- Exceptional attention to detail and process accuracy
- Strong problem‑solving and technical research skills
- Professional, customer‑focused communication style
- Ability to work independently in the field and collaborate effectively with remote teams
- Commitment to GrayMatter’s Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork
Most Preferred Skillsets:
- Rockwell PLCs & HMIs
- Wonderware / AVEVA
- GE iFix
- Ignition
Preferred experience:
- Industrial Networking (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)
- Other PLC and/or HMI experience
- Machine Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence)
- Industry experience in Pharma, Food & Beverage, Packaging, or Material Handling
Featured Benefits:
- Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
- Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA
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