Control Systems Engineer

Overview

At Gray Matter
, we transform operations and empower people. Our technology and consulting services help manufacturers, water utilities and energy companies digitize operations, eliminate cybersecurity threats and harness analytics to accelerate production. Gray Matter 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 Gray Matter stand above the rest:
Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork
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We’re looking for a Control Systems Engineer in Grand Rapids to join our team! This position will focus on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time. The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined.

The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work.

• Performing Gray Matter services to meet client needs, with a specific focus on Control Systems
• Designing, developing and implementing solutions to resolve customer issues
• Consulting with and training end users on new applications
• Assisting in project development and planning
• Performing onsite pilots, testing and demos as needed
• The location of the position reports to our Kalamazoo, Michigan location at 2700 Old Centre Rd. Portage, MI 49024 and will be supporting customers in the Grand Rapids/Zeeland area.
• Position requires 20 - 30% independent travel to customer locations

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET, ChemE or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training will also be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience, specifically with controls
• Experience with industrial application programming languages
• Required experience with Rockwell PLCs
• 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 both independently and in team environments
• Showcase Gray Matter’s Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork

• Rockwell PLCs
• Rockwell HMIs (FTV ME and/or SE)
• InTouch HMIs
• AutoCAD

• Emerson/GE PLCs
• GE HMIs (e.g., Cimplicity, iFix)
• Wonderware System Platforms
• Siemens PLCs
• Ignition HMI

• Other PLC and/or HMI experience (i.e. Win CC HMI)
• Vision experience (Cognex, Keyence)
• Historian experience (WW Historian, Proficy)
• Database experience (MS SQL Server)
• Higher level programming such as C++, C#, Python, etc.

• 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