Engineer I

| GrayMatter |; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Short-term disability and life保险

Job summary

GrayMatter in Ashland, VA seeks an Engineer I to solve complex automation challenges, design and support control systems, and travel to client sites through the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong technical focus, customer orientation, and teamwork, with opportunities to work across cross-functional engineering teams on end-to-end solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electrical Technology or related technical field.
• 2+ years experience programming industrial PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon).
• 2+ years experience with control system design, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics and industrial installations.
• Working knowledge of P&IDs, instrumentation and control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and commission industrial control system solutions meeting customer requirements.
• Assist with project planning, engineering design and technical documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Perform FAT, SAT, system startups, onsite pilots and customer demonstrations.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automation systems.
• Provide technical consultation and training to customers on new applications and systems.
• Support installation, commissioning and startup at customer facilities.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate status with teams and customers.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while representing GrayMatter professionally on site.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Travel readiness

Independent work

Team collaboration

Documentation

Technical curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

Wonderware / AVEVA

GE iFIX

Ignition

FactoryTalk Batch

EtherNet/IP

Modbus

Cognex

Keyence

C++

C#

Python

Job description

Who Is GrayMatter

We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak.

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 are seeking an Engineer I to join our Ashland, VA team. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on solving complex automation challenges while delivering high-quality solutions for industrial customers. You\'ll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design, develop, implement, and support control systems from concept through commissioning. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, customer focus, and the ability to work independently while traveling to client sites throughout the project lifecycle.

General Job Duties:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research technical solutions
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within project teams
• Willingness to travel approximately 30–40% to customer locations
• Commitment to demonstrating GrayMatter\'s values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Rockwell PLCs
• Experience with FactoryTalk View ME and SE
• Experience with Wonderware / AVEVA
• Experience with GE iFIX
• Experience with Ignition
• Experience with FactoryTalk Batch
• Industrial networking experience (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, or similar protocols)
• Experience with conveying and packaging systems
• Batch processing experience
• Experience with additional PLC and HMI platforms
• Vision system experience (Cognex, Keyence)
• Historian systems experience
• Database experience
• Programming experience with languages such as C++, C#, Python, or similar
• Experience supporting customers within pharmaceutical, food & beverage, packaging, or related manufacturing industries
• Collaborate with engineers, programmers, and project teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges
• Design, develop, implement, and commission industrial control system solutions that meet customer requirements
• Assist with project planning, engineering design, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), system startups, onsite pilots, and customer demonstrations
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial automation systems
• Provide technical consultation and training to customers on newly implemented applications and systems
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup activities at customer facilities
• Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate project status with internal teams and customers
• Deliver exceptional customer service while representing GrayMatter professionally on customer sites
• Demonstrate GrayMatter\'s Core Values in all interactions with customers, teammates, and partners
  
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field
• 2+ years experience programming industrial PLC platforms including Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon, or similar
• 2+ years experience with control system implementation, design, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics and industrial electrical installations
• Working knowledge of P&IDs, instrumentation, and industrial control equipment
  
  
  

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