Senior Controls Engineer

| GrayMatter |; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with up to 4% match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

GrayMatter is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of complex industrial automation solutions. This role requires expertise across SCADA, HMI, PLC, and MES systems to optimize client operations and deliver successful project outcomes.

The Senior Engineer will mentor engineers, collaborate with customers, project teams, and partners, and drive continuous improvement while traveling ~30% for onsite engagements and pilots.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or an associate degree with four additional years of relevant experience.
• 7–10 years of relevant industrial automation engineering experience beyond degree requirements.
• Advanced experience designing, programming, configuring, and troubleshooting SCADA, HMI, PLC, and/or MES systems.
• Experience with GE iFIX, Historian, or comparable industrial automation technologies.
• Strong expertise in system architecture, industrial software/hardware integration, networking, and TCP/IP configurations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex engineering projects and meet technical & project timelines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities and build customer relationships.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentor engineers; collaborate across teams and deliver customer-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design, system architecture, development, and implementation of complex industrial automation solutions while independently managing engineering assignments.
• Design, program, configure, test, document, and troubleshoot industrial software and hardware systems to meet customer requirements and standards.
• Deliver high-quality engineering services within project scopes, budgets, and timelines while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to assess needs and develop solutions that improve performance and efficiency.
• Lead project activities including design reviews, testing, pilots, commissioning, troubleshooting, and demonstrations.
• Coordinate resources, monitor deliverables, manage risks, and address scope changes with Project Managers and Leads.
• Provide technical support, training, and guidance onsite and remotely; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field

Associate degree + 4 years relevant experience

Tools

GE iFIX

Historian

TCP/IP networking

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 are seeking a Senior Engineer to join our GrayMatter team and lead the design, development, and implementation of complex industrial automation solutions. This individual will apply advanced technical expertise across SCADA, HMI, PLC, and MES technologies to optimize client operations and deliver successful project outcomes. The Senior Engineer will work closely with customers, project teams, and business partners while providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and driving continuous improvement.

Location:

[Insert location/work arrangement]. This position requires approximately 30% travel, including occasional overnight stays.

General Job Duties:

• Lead the technical design, system architecture, development, and implementation of complex industrial automation solutions while independently managing engineering assignments.
• Design, program, configure, test, document, and troubleshoot industrial software and hardware systems to meet customer requirements and engineering standards.
• Deliver high-quality engineering services within established project scopes, budgets, and timelines while meeting utilization expectations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to assess operational needs, define technical requirements, and develop solutions that improve system performance and efficiency.
• Lead technical project activities, including design reviews, system testing, onsite pilots, commissioning, troubleshooting, and solution demonstrations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineering Technical Leads to coordinate resources, monitor deliverables, manage technical risks, and identify potential scope changes.
• Provide technical support, training, and troubleshooting assistance to customers through onsite engagements, remote support, and application-specific guidance.
• Mentor less experienced engineers, share technical expertise, and promote engineering best practices to strengthen team capabilities and project execution.
• Support Sales and Commercial Operations through technical consultations, solution development, proposals, bills of materials, customer presentations, and workshops.
• Develop reusable code, engineering templates, and standardized processes to improve solution quality, project efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Needed:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; or an associate degree with four additional years of relevant experience.
• 7–10 years of relevant industrial automation engineering experience in addition to applicable degree requirements.
• Advanced experience designing, programming, configuring, and troubleshooting SCADA, HMI, PLC, and/or MES systems.
• Experience with industrial software platforms such as GE iFIX, Historian, or comparable industrial automation technologies.
• Strong technical expertise in system architecture, industrial software and hardware integration, networking, and TCP/IP configurations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex engineering projects while meeting technical requirements, project timelines, and professional services performance expectations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong customer relationships.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, collaborate across teams, and deliver customer-focused engineering solutions.

Preferred:

• Experience delivering engineering solutions within a system integration, consulting, or professional services environment.
• Advanced technical certifications or specialized training in industrial automation software, hardware, or related technologies.
• Experience supporting technical proposals, solution demonstrations, commissioning, and customer-facing engineering engagements.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Featured Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays and time off