What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control Systems Engineer position at Graymattersystems?
At GrayMatter, 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.
GrayMatter 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 GrayMatter 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 in Newark, DE 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.
Location: Hybrid, Newark, Delaware (254 Chapman Rd, Ste 108, Topkis Bldg., Newark, DE 19702)
General Job Duties:
- Performing GrayMatter 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
- Assisting in project development and planning
- Performing onsite pilots, testing and demos as needed
- Position requires 20 - 30% independent travel to customer locations
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET, ChemE or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training will also be considered.
- 5 years of relevant working experience, specifically with controls
- Experience with industrial application programming languages
- Required experience with Rockwell PLCs
- Basic understanding of Electrical Schematics and electrical installations
- Acute attention to detail and process
- Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions
- Excellent customer service attitude
- Ability to work both independently and in team environments
- Showcase GrayMatter’s Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork
Most Preferred Skillsets:
- Modicon PLCs
- Rockwell PLCs
- Rockwell HMIs (FTV ME and/or SE)
- InTouch HMIs
- AutoCAD
Strong Preference for Experience with:
- Emerson/GE PLCs
- GE HMIs (e.g., Cimplicity, iFix)
- Wonderware System Platform
- Siemens PLCs
- Ignition HMI
Preference for Experience within:
- Other PLC and/or HMI experience (i.e.Win CC HMI)
- Historian experience (WW Historian, Proficy)
- Database experience (MS SQL Server)
- Higher level programming such as C , C#, Python, etc.
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