Field Controls Engineer

Gray Matter Systems Llc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid short term disability

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

GrayMatter is seeking a Field Controls Engineer to lead on-site control-system work nationwide. You will commission, troubleshoot, and validate Rockwell-based automation for material handling and distribution systems, collaborating with customers and OEMs.

You’ll travel 80–100% and contribute to FAT/SAT, system integration, and ramp-up efforts, with a structured, detail-oriented approach and strong ownership of projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ME or equivalent required.
• Rockwell PLC experience is required.
• Hands-on commissioning, troubleshooting, and support of industrial automation systems.
• Experience with PLC programming/modification (Rockwell preferred).
• Ability to read electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control docs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as commissioning engineer on customer projects for material handling and distribution systems.
• Commission, start up, and troubleshoot industrial control systems for safe operation.
• Perform I/O checkout, device validation, testing, and field mods during startups.
• Support PLC/HMI programming modifications for system functionality.
• Assist FAT/SAT, system integration, and production ramp-up activities.
• Coordinate with customers, OEMs, electricians, and remote teams to resolve issues.
• Document commissioning activities, issues, and resolutions; report status to stakeholders.
• Provide operator and maintenance training during startup; travel 80–100%.

Skills

Rockwell PLC

PLC programming

Field service

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

CompactLogix

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

Ignition

GE iFIX

Safety PLCs (GuardLogix, Pilz, Banner)

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 highly skilled Field Controls Engineer to join our team and take ownership of complex, on‑site control systems work across the country. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the field, enjoys solving problems firsthand at customer locations, and brings a disciplined, detail‑driven approach to every project.
This position requires confidence, precision, and a strong sense of responsibility. You may work with a team or independently, representing our team on‑site, so a careful, methodical, and task‑oriented mindset is essential.

General Job Duties:

• Serve as a commissioning engineer as part of the customer's project team supporting material handling and distribution systems.
• Commission, start up, and troubleshoot industrial control systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
• Perform I/O checkout, device validation, system testing, and field modifications during startup and commissioning activities.
• Assist with PLC and HMI programming modifications to support system functionality and production readiness.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), system integration, and production ramp-up activities.
• Coordinate with customer personnel, OEMs, electricians, mechanics, and remote engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Document commissioning activities, issues, and resolutions, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Provide operator and maintenance support and training as required during system startup.
• Travel independently to customer sites 80–100% of the time, including extended assignments and flexible work schedules during commissioning.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Rockwell PLC experience is required.
• Hands-on experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting industrial automation systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and modification (Rockwell preferred; Siemens, Modicon, or other platforms a plus).
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, electrical devices, motors, VFDs, sensors, safety circuits, and field instrumentation.
• Experience performing I/O checkout, startup, FAT/SAT support, and production commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, network diagrams, and control documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced industrial environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with customers, subcontractors, OEMs, and remote engineering teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (80–100%), including evenings, weekends, and extended assignments as required by project schedules.
• Commitment to GrayMatter's Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Most Preferred Skillsets:

• Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs
• FactoryTalk View ME/SE HMIs
• Ignition
• GE iFIX
• Safety PLCs and safety systems (GuardLogix, Pilz, Banner)
• Barcode scanners, RFID, and other material handling technologies

Preferred experience:

• Material Handling and Distribution Centers
• Warehouse Automation
• Conveyor and Sortation Systems
• Packaging
• Food & Beverage
• Consumer Products
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• High-Speed Manufacturing Environments

Featured Benefits:

• 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