Control Systems Engineer

| GrayMatter |; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid short term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid

Parental leave

Long-term disability option

HSA and FSA options

Job summary

GrayMatter in Richmond, VA is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support industrial control solutions. You will lead projects from concept through commissioning, work with customers, and train end users.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience with PLCs (Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, GE), SCADA (IFix, Cimplicity, Aveva System Platform and InTouch, Rockwell FactoryTalk, VTScada, Ignition, Wonderware), and related industrial software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in EE, EET, ME, MET or comparable.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience with PLCs: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, GE/Emerson.
• SCADA experience: IFix, Cimplicity, Aveva System Platform and InTouch, Rockwell FactoryTalk, VTScada, Ignition, Wonderware.
• Control Systems implementation, design, installs, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with electrical schematics.
• Acute attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability with excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform GrayMatter services to meet client needs with a focus on Control Systems.
• Design, develop and implement solutions to resolve customer issues.
• Consult with and train end users on new applications.
• Lead projects from start to finish and assist in project development and planning.
• Perform onsite pilots, FAT testing, SAT testing and demos as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in EE / EET / ME / MET or comparable

Tools

Schneider PLC (Modicon)

Rockwell (Allen-Bradley)

Siemens PLC

GE / Emerson PLC

IFix SCADA

Cimplicity

Aveva System Platform

InTouch

Rockwell FactoryTalk

VTScada

Ignition

Wonderware

AutoCAD / Drafting

Job description

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.

We’re looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join our team! This position will focus on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time. The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined. The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate.

Location

• The location of the position is in Richmond, Virginia, but candidates that reside in eastern Virginia will also be considered.
• Position requires 40-50% independent travel, primarily to customers in central, north, and eastern Virgina.

General Job Duties

• Performing GrayMatter services to meet client needs, with a specific focus on Control Systems
• Designing, developing and implementing solutions to resolve customer issues
• Consulting with and training end users on new applications
• Leading Projects from start to finish
• Assisting in project development and planning.
• Performing onsite pilots, FAT testing, SAT testing, and demos as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training may also be considered
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience with:
  • PLC Programming: Schneider (Modicon), Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, and Emerson (GE)
  • SCADA Experience: IFix, Cimplicity, Aveva System Platform and Intouch, Rockwell Factory Talk, VTSCADA, Ignition, Wonderware
  • Control Systems implementation, design, installs, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with industrial application programming languages
  • Experience with Electrical Schematics
• Acute attention to detail and process, Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions and Excellent customer service attitude
• Showcase GrayMatter’s Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork

Preferred experience

• AutoCAD or Drafting experience
• Networking experience (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)
• Siemens PLC and SCADA platform experience
• Schneider PLC and SCADA platform experience
• GE\Emerson PLC Experience
• GE IFIX and Cimplicity platform experience
• Rockwell PLC and SCADA platform experience

Featured Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits available such as long-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA