Campus - Engineer I

| GrayMatter |; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability & life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

GrayMatter, the Thinkers who make machines speak, invites you to join its Launch Lab Program as a Control Systems Engineer I. This entry-level role pairs new graduates with experienced engineers to design, program, test, and support industrial automation projects.

You'll gain hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networking, travel 50–100% for project work, and a path from Engineer I to Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field with degree completed by start date.
• 2.8+ Overall GPA.
• Interest in automation, controls, robotics, or industrial technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to travel 50–100%, including overnight travel.
• Willingness to relocate to project sites across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support Automation Projects: Assist with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control system projects from development through startup.
• Troubleshoot & Solve Problems: Help identify technical issues, test solutions, and support system improvements.
• Learn by Doing: Gain hands-on experience with programming, commissioning, and industrial automation technologies while working with experienced mentors.
• Work with Teams & Customers: Participate in project meetings, site visits, and customer interactions while developing professional skills.

Skills

Engineering degree

GPA 2.8+

Willingness to travel

Relocation

Curiosity & problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Who Is GrayMatter

We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak.

Who Is GrayMatter

We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak.

We’re the Doers who make their stories matter.

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.

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

General Job Duties

• Support Automation Projects: Assist with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control system projects from development through startup.
• Troubleshoot & Solve Problems: Help identify technical issues, test solutions, and support system improvements.
• Learn by Doing: Gain hands‑on experience with programming, commissioning, and industrial automation technologies while working with experienced mentors.
• Work with Teams & Customers: Participate in project meetings, site visits, and customer interactions while developing professional skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related Engineering 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, robotics, electrical systems, or industrial technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to travel approximately 50%–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 automation and control systems.
• Training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networking, and commissioning.
• A career path that may grow from Engineer I → Engineer II → Senior Engineer → Project Manager.

Featured Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays and time off