Senior Control Systems Engineer

| GrayMatter |; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid short term disability and life insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Paid holidays and sick leave

Telemedicine and HSA options

Job summary

A leading industrial technology firm in Virginia is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, and implement solutions for clients. This full-time role requires significant attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience with industrial PLC programming, particularly Rockwell PLCs. Strong problem-solving skills and an excellent customer service attitude are essential. The position also involves 30-40% travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Rockwell PLCs is mandatory.
• Ability to implement, design, and troubleshoot control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform services to meet client needs focusing on Control Systems.
• Design and implement solutions to customer issues.
• Conduct onsite pilots, FAT testing, and SAT testing as needed.

Skills

Industrial PLC programming

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Customer service attitude

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET)

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

GE IFix

Wonderware / AVEVA

Python

Job description

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At GrayMatter, we transform operations and empower people. Our consulting, implementation, and technology curation services help industrial companies modernize their production environments and support operators working on the plant floor. Clients collaborate with us to achieve manufacturing efficiency goals, create intuitive data visualizations, reduce cybersecurity threats, and guide successful digital transformation initiatives.

And that’s where you come in.

GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages learning and collaboration. Five core values woven into our DNA make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.

We’re looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join our team! This position will focus on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The role requires above‑average attention to detail, concern for exact correctness, and a strong commitment to timely task completion. The successful candidate will take work seriously, exhibit a strong sense of duty, and maintain discipline. The role is generally task‑oriented, requiring a conservative, careful, and cautious approach.

General Job Duties

• Perform GrayMatter services to meet client needs, with a specific focus on Control Systems
• Design, develop, and implement solutions to resolve customer issues
• Consult with and train end users on new applications
• Assist in project development and planning
• Perform onsite pilots, FAT testing, SAT testing, and demos as needed
• Position requires 30-40% independent travel to customer locations

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET) or an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Experience with industrial PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon, etc.)
• Required experience with Rockwell PLCs
• Required experience with GE IFix, Historian, VB Scripting
• Control Systems implementation, design, installations, and troubleshooting
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics and electrical installations
• Acute attention to detail and process
• Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions
• Excellent customer service attitude
• Ability to work independently and in team environments
• Showcase GrayMatter’s core values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork

Most Preferred Skillsets

• Rockwell PLCs & HMIs
• Wonderware / AVEVA
• Ignition

Preferred Experience

• Networking experience (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)
• Other PLC and/or HMI experience
• Vision experience (Cognex, Keyence)
• Database experience
• Higher level programming such as C++, C#, Python, etc.

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 such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA, and FSA

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing