Control Systems Engineer II

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

GrayMatter in the St. Louis area is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our team, focusing on designing, developing and deploying robust control solutions for client projects.

The role requires hands-on work, strong attention to detail, and a disciplined, task-oriented mindset. Travel up to 30–40% to client sites in Iowa and Ohio with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE, EET, ME, MET or equivalent; related experience may substitute.
• 4+ years of experience with PLC programming, control systems implementation, networking, and HMI/SCADA development.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and excellent customer service

Responsibilities

• Perform GrayMatter services focusing on Control Systems.
• Design, develop and implement solutions to resolve client issues.
• Consult with and train end users on new applications.
• Assist in project development and planning.
• Perform onsite pilots, FAT testing, SAT testing, and demos.
• Perform onsite start-up and commissioning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Schneider Modicon

Allen-Bradley

CompactLogix

ControlLogix

Siemens

HMI/SCADA

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.

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.

Location

This position is Hybrid commuting to our St. Louis office. Additionally, the role requires 30-40% travel as needed to client locations in Iowa and Ohio.

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
• Assisting in project development and planning.
• Performing onsite pilots, FAT testing, SAT testing, and demos as needed
• Perform onsite start-up and commissioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience, training, and active credentials may also be considered
• 4+ years of relevant working experience with:
  • PLC Programming: Schneider Modicon, Allen-Bradley, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Schneider Electric, and Siemens
  • Control Systems implementation, design, installs, and troubleshooting
  • HMI/SCADA development experience
  • Experience with industrial application programming languages
  • Experience reading Electrical Schematics
  • Networking experience (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)
  • 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

The target annual base compensation range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000, based upon relevant qualifications.

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, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA