Campus - Engineer I

Gray Matter Systems, Llc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 seeks an entry-level Control Systems Engineer I for its Launch Lab program. You’ll learn from seasoned engineers, contribute to PLC, HMI, SCADA projects, and support real customer initiatives across the United States.

You will travel extensively, relocate as needed, and grow from Engineer I toward advanced engineering roles within a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related discipline, with degree completion by start date and within 12 months prior.
• 2.8+ GPA.
• Interest in automation, controls, robotics, electrical systems, or industrial tech.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% and relocate for project work.

Responsibilities

• Support Automation Projects: assist with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control system projects from development through startup.
• Troubleshoot & Solve Problems: help identify technical issues, test solutions, and support improvements.
• Learn by Doing: gain hands-on experience with programming, commissioning, and automation technologies with mentors.
• Work with Teams & Customers: participate in project meetings, site visits, and customer interactions.

Skills

Problem solving

Curiosity

Willingness to learn

Automation interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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 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