Campus - Information Tech 3rd Shift

We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak.

We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak.

We’re the Doers who make their stories matter.

At Gray Matter, 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.

Gray Matter 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 Gray Matter stand above the rest:
Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight
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The Control Systems Technician I is an entry-level opportunity through our Launch Lab Program, built for recent technical or engineering graduates who want to build a career in industrial automation and controls. You'll work alongside experienced technicians and engineers to learn how industrial systems are installed, tested, troubleshot, commissioned, and supported while contributing to real customer projects.

• Support Automation Projects:
  Assist with installing, configuring, testing, and commissioning industrial control systems and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot & Solve Problems:
  Help identify technical issues, test solutions, and support system improvements with guidance from experienced team members.
• Learn by Doing:
  Gain hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, instrumentation, networking, and industrial automation technologies.
• Work with Teams & Customers:
  Participate in project activities, site visits, and customer interactions while developing technical and professional skills.

• Associates in Controls Systems Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline, with degree completion required by the start date and no more than 12 months prior to the start date.
• 2.8+ Overall GPA.
• Interest in automation, controls, electrical systems, instrumentation, robotics, or industrial technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to travel approximately 80% – 100%, including overnight travel, as required for project work.
• Willingness to relocate to project sites across the United States, as required by project assignment and business needs.

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

• Hands-on experience with real-world industrial automation and control systems.
• Training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, instrumentation, networking, and commissioning.
• A career path that may grow from Technician I → Technician II → Senior Technician and beyond.

• 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