Engineer I

GrayMatter Systems•Ashland, VA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

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 an Engineer I to join our Ashland, VA team. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on solving complex automation challenges while delivering high-quality solutions for industrial customers. You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design, develop, implement, and support control systems from concept through commissioning. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, customer focus, and the ability to work independently while traveling to client sites throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field
2+ years experience programming industrial PLC platforms including Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon, or similar
2+ years 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 with 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 as well as collaboratively within project teams
Willingness to travel approximately 30–40% to customer locations
Commitment to demonstrating GrayMatter's 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 (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 (Cognex, Keyence)
Historian systems experience
Database experience
Programming experience with languages such as C++, C#, Python, or similar
Experience supporting customers within pharmaceutical, food & 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 on customer sites
Demonstrate GrayMatter's Core Values in all interactions with customers, teammates, and partners