Campus - Engineer I

| GrayMatter |; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability

4% 401(k) company match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

GrayMatter, located in Omaha, Nebraska, offers an entry-level Launch Lab Program through which new graduates build a career in industrial automation and controls. You will learn from experienced engineers, work on real customer projects, and gain hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and related technologies.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and professional growth. Expect travel to client sites and collaboration with project teams to deliver practical automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field, with degree completion required by start date.
• 2.8+ Overall GPA.
• Interest in automation, controls, robotics, electrical systems, or industrial technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Travel approximately 50%-100% including overnight travel for project work.
• Willingness to relocate to project sites across the United States as required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

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.
• Work with Teams & Customers: Participate in project meetings, site visits, and customer interactions.

Skills

GPA 2.8+

Automation interest

Problem solving

Travel 50-100%

Willingness to relocate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical)

Job description

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