Field Controls Engineer – Travel‑Ready Industrial Automation

| GrayMatter |

United States

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid short term disability
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and PTO
Parental leave

Job summary

GrayMatter is seeking a Field Controls Engineer who will own on-site control systems work nationwide. You will commission, start up, and troubleshoot industrial automation systems, collaborating with customers, OEMs, and remote engineering teams.

The role demands travel, a disciplined approach, and strong problem-solving in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or related field, hands-on Rockwell PLC experience, and a proven ability to read

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
  • Rockwell PLC experience is required.
  • Hands-on experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting industrial automation systems.
  • Experience with PLC programming/modification (Rockwell preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Commission, start up, and troubleshoot industrial control systems at customer sites.
  • Perform I/O checkout, device validation, system testing, and field modifications during startup.
  • Assist with PLC/HMI programming changes to support functionality and production readiness.
  • Travel 80–100% to customer sites, including extended assignments.
  • Document activities and communicate project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Rockwell PLC experience
Field commissioning
Troubleshooting
Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix
CompactLogix
FactoryTalk View ME/SE
Industrial networking

Job description

GrayMatter is seeking a Field Controls Engineer who will own on-site control systems work nationwide. You will commission, start up, and troubleshoot industrial automation systems, collaborating with customers, OEMs, and remote engineering teams.

The role demands travel, a disciplined approach, and strong problem-solving in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or related field, hands-on Rockwell PLC experience, and a proven ability to read

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