Campus - Information Tech 3rd Shift

Gray Matter Systems, Llc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

GrayMatter is launching an entry-level Control Systems Technician I program in St. Louis, MO. You will work with experienced technicians to install, test, and troubleshoot industrial control systems, gaining hands-on experience across PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and instrumentation.

Ideal candidates are recent technical graduates with a strong GPA, willingness to relocate to project sites nationwide, and a drive to learn within a dynamic automation environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required by start date, no more than 12 months prior to start date.
• 2.8+ GPA.
• Interest in automation, controls, electrical systems, instrumentation, robotics, or industrial technology.
• Willing to travel 80–100% for project work and customer sites.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support Automation Projects: Install, configure, test, and commission industrial control systems and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot & solve problems with guidance from experienced team members.
• Learn by doing with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, instrumentation, and networking.
• Work with teams & customers during project activities and site visits to develop skills.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Education

Associates degree in Controls Systems Technology or related

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

SCADA

Instrumentation

Networking

Job description

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job Id:689

# 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