Senior Control Systems Engineer

RiseMe; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance (1

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Long-term disability & more

Job summary

GrayMatter in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Senior Level Control Systems Engineer to join our team. You will execute specialized work on DCS control systems, designing and deploying automated process solutions for chemical facilities while ensuring high accuracy and customer satisfaction.

The role requires 5+ years in DCS/PLC environments, strong troubleshooting skills, and a disciplined, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with DCS platforms (ABB, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, Schneider/Foxboro).
• Experience with ABB 800xA DCS is preferred.
• Strong start-up, troubleshooting, and commissioning capabilities.
• Solid understanding of process systems (pressure, temperature, flow) and loop tuning.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, instrumentation, and control concepts.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and excellent customer service attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform GrayMatter services to meet client needs with a focus on DCS control systems.
• Design, develop, and implement automated process solutions for chemical facilities.
• Be an active project team contributor for projects of all sizes.
• Assist in project development and planning.
• Perform onsite start-up, troubleshooting, and commissioning assistance.
• Travel occasionally as required.

Skills

DCS platforms

PLC platforms

Field start-up

Process control

Electrical schematics

Control systems design

Customer service

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Drafting

DOWTRAN/MOD5

Networking (Ethernet IP/Modbus)

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.
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.

And that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for aSenior Level Control Systems Engineer to join our team! This position will focus on executing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to detail, concern for correctness of work, and strong commitment to customer satisfaction. The person in this position will have a strong sense of duty and discipline. The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work.

General Job Duties

• Performing GrayMatter services to meet client needs, with a specific focus on DCS control systems
• Designing, developing, and implementing automated process solutions for chemical manufacturing facilities
• Be an active project team contributor for projects of all sizes
• Assisting in project development and planning
• Performing onsite start-up, troubleshooting, and commissioning assistance
• Required pre-employment drug screen and background check
• This position requires occasional, but not extensive, travel

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (ChE, EE, EET, ME, MET or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training may also be considered.
• Experience with ABB 800xA distributed control system (DCS)

Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience with:

• DCS platforms (ABB, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, Schneider/Foxboro, etc.)
• PLC platforms experience preferred (Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, etc.)
• Field start-up, troubleshooting, and commissioning
• Working knowledge of process systems and pressure, temperature, flow control, and loop tuning
• Understanding of Electrical Schematics, instrumentation, and control concepts
• Control Systems implementation, design, installs, testing, and troubleshooting
• Acute attention to detail and process, Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions with an excellent customer service attitude
• Showcase GrayMatter’s / Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork

Preferred experience

• DOWTRAN/MOD5 programming and/or hardware experience
• AutoCAD or Drafting experience
• Networking experience (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)

The target annual base compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $170,000, based upon relevant qualifications.

Featured Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Employer paid short term disability and life insurance401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA