Campus - Engineer I

GrayMatter Systems•Richmond, VA

11d

About The Position

GrayMatter is seeking an Engineer I to join its Ashland, Virginia team. The role is suited to an engineer who solves industrial automation challenges and delivers high-quality solutions for customers. The Engineer I collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to design, develop, implement, commission, and support control systems from concept through the project lifecycle. The position requires technical expertise, attention to detail, customer focus, and the ability to work independently, including travel to customer locations approximately 30–40% of the time. The Engineer I contributes to project planning, engineering design, technical documentation, testing, installation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and customer training. The role also involves communicating project status and providing professional customer service at client sites while demonstrating GrayMatter's stated values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
At least 2 years of experience programming industrial PLC platforms, including Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon, or similar.
At least 2 years of experience with control system implementation, design, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Basic understanding of electrical schematics and industrial electrical installations.
Working knowledge of P&IDs, instrumentation, and industrial control equipment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research technical solutions.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
Willingness to travel approximately 30–40% to customer locations.
Commitment to demonstrating GrayMatter's stated values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Rockwell PLCs.
Experience with FactoryTalk View ME and SE.
Experience with Wonderware / AVEVA.
Experience with GE iFIX.
Experience with Ignition.
Experience with FactoryTalk Batch.
Industrial networking experience with EtherNet/IP, Modbus, or similar protocols.
Experience with conveying and packaging systems.
Batch processing experience.
Experience with additional PLC and HMI platforms.
Vision system experience with Cognex or Keyence.
Historian systems experience.
Database experience.
Programming experience with C++, C#, Python, or similar languages.
Experience supporting customers in pharmaceutical, food and beverage, packaging, or related manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers, programmers, and project teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges.
Design, develop, implement, and commission industrial control system solutions that meet customer requirements.
Assist with project planning, engineering design, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), system startups, onsite pilots, and customer demonstrations.
Configure, troubleshoot, and support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.
Provide technical consultation and training to customers on newly implemented applications and systems.
Support installation, commissioning, and startup activities at customer facilities.
Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate project status with internal teams and customers.
Deliver exceptional customer service while representing GrayMatter professionally at customer sites.
Demonstrate GrayMatter's Core Values in interactions with customers, teammates, and partners.