Campus - Engineer I

Gray Matter Systems, Llc; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; 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 a Control Systems Engineer I through our Launch Lab Program in the United States. This entry-level role pairs recent graduates with experienced engineers to learn how industrial automation projects are designed, programmed, tested, and supported while contributing to real customer work.

You will gain hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networking, with mentorship and a structured career path from Engineer I to Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed by start date.
• GPA 2.8+ required.
• Willingness to travel 50–100% and relocate as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with PLC, HMI, SCADA projects from development through startup.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems affecting automation systems.
• Learn through hands-on programming, commissioning, and mentoring.
• Collaborate with teams and customers during project meetings and site visits.

Skills

Automation interest

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Travel up to 100%

Education

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

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

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