Entry-Level Control Systems Engineer - Automation & Travel

| GrayMatter |; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starting day one

Employer-paid short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

GrayMatter in the United States is seeking a Control Systems Engineer I as part of the Launch Lab Program. This entry‑level role lets recent graduates build a career in industrial automation, learning how systems are designed, programmed, tested, and supported while contributing to real customer projects.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience with programming, commissioning, and industrial automation technologies, working with mentors on PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and related systems, and you’ll have

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required by start date with no more than 12 months prior.
• 2.8+ Overall GPA required.
• Interest in automation, controls, robotics, electrical systems, or industrial technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Curiosity

Willingness to learn

Travel willingness

Relocation willingness

Education

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

Job description

GrayMatter in the United States is seeking a Control Systems Engineer I as part of the Launch Lab Program. This entry‑level role lets recent graduates build a career in industrial automation, learning how systems are designed, programmed, tested, and supported while contributing to real customer projects.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience with programming, commissioning, and industrial automation technologies, working with mentors on PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and related systems, and you’ll have