Campus - Control Systems Technician

Gray Matter Systems, Llc; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Gray Matter Systems, LLC is seeking an entry-level Control Systems Technician I in Wichita Falls, TX. You will learn to install, test, and commission industrial control systems, supporting projects alongside experienced technicians and engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and instrumentation, with significant travel across the United States and potential relocation to project sites. This Launch Lab program builds a career in automation.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a controls/automation-related field, with degree completion by start date.
• 2.8+ overall GPA required.
• Willingness to travel 80%–100% for project work.
• Willingness to relocate to project sites across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support automation projects by installing, configuring, testing, and commissioning industrial control systems.
• Troubleshoot issues and help implement system improvements with guidance from senior staff.
• Learn hands-on with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, instrumentation, and networking.

Skills

PLC

HMIs

SCADA

Instrumentation

Networking

Education

Associates in Controls Systems Technology or related field

Job description

Location: Wichita Falls, TX

Job Id:696

# of Openings:1

Who is GrayMatter

We’rethe Thinkerswho make machines speak.

We’rethe Doerswho maketheir storiesmatter.

AtGrayMatter, we uncover the industrialintelligence buriedin clipboards, legacy systems,and humanmemory. We discover it, transform it, andturn it into insight.

From the drill press to the boardroom, we help youthinksmarter anddobetter—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.

The Control Systems Technician I is an entry-level opportunity through our Launch Lab Program, built for recent technical or engineering graduates who want to build a career in industrial automation and controls. You'll work alongside experienced technicians and engineers to learn how industrial systems are installed, tested, troubleshot, commissioned, and supported while contributing to real customer projects.

General Job Duties:

• Support Automation Projects: Assist with installing, configuring, testing, and commissioning industrial control systems and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot & Solve Problems: Help identify technical issues, test solutions, and support system improvements with guidance from experienced team members.
• Learn by Doing: Gain hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, instrumentation, networking, and industrial automation technologies.
• Work with Teams & Customers: Participate in project activities, site visits, and customer interactions while developing technical and professional skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Associates in Controls Systems Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline, with degree completion required by the start date and no more than 12 months prior to the start date.
• 2.8+ Overall GPA.
• Interest in automation, controls, electrical systems, instrumentation, robotics, or industrial technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to travel approximately 80% – 100%, including overnight travel, as required for project work.
• Willingness to relocate to project sites across the United States, as required by project assignment and business needs.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience with real-world industrial automation and control systems.
• Training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, instrumentation, networking, and commissioning.
• A career path that may grow from Technician I → Technician II → Senior Technician and beyond.

Featured Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance