Senior Control Systems Engineer

| GrayMatter |; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

A leading automation technology firm in the United States is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer. The role involves designing and developing automated solutions for chemical manufacturing facilities and requires strong experience with DCS platforms. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $120,000 - $170,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience with DCS platforms like ABB, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell.
• Control Systems implementation, design, installation, testing, and troubleshooting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of process systems including pressure, temperature, flow control.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated process solutions for chemical manufacturing facilities.
• Perform onsite start-up, troubleshooting, and commissioning assistance.
• Actively contribute to project development and planning.

Skills

Experience with ABB 800xA distributed control system (DCS)

Acute attention to detail

Ability to solve problems

Customer service attitude

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD or drafting experience

Job description

Senior Control Systems Engineer at GrayMatter

At GrayMatter, we transform operations and empower people. Our automation, technology, and consulting services help the manufacturing, utilities, and energy sectors control operations, eliminate cybersecurity threats, and harness analytics to accelerate production. This is 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. 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 Senior 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

• Perform GrayMatter services to meet client needs, with a specific focus on DCS control systems
• Design and develop automated process solutions for chemical manufacturing 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
• 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.)

Target annual base compensation range: $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 insurance
• 401(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

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing