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Control Systems Engineer

Cincinnati, OHOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Control Systems
  • PLC Programming
  • Schneider Modicon
  • Allen-Bradley
  • CompactLogix
  • ControlLogix
  • Schneider Electric
  • Siemens
  • Electrical Schematics
  • Customer service

Nice to have

  • AutoCAD
  • Drafting
  • Networking
  • Ethernet IP
  • Modbus
  • Siemens PLC

Role summary

GrayMatter is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Cincinnati, Ohio, to join their team focused on industrial intelligence. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing control system solutions to meet client needs, including programming PLCs, troubleshooting, and training end-users. The position requires 3+ years of experience with PLC programming (Schneider, Allen-Bradley, Siemens), control systems implementation, industrial application programming, and electrical schematics. Preferred experience includes AutoCAD, industrial networking, and SCADA platforms. The role emphasizes attention to detail, problem-solving, and customer service, with approximately 30-40% travel to customer locations.

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're looking for a Control Systems Engineer in Cincinnati,Ohio 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. 

General Job Duties: 
  • Performing GrayMatter 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, FAT testing, SAT testing, and demos as needed
  • The location of the position is local to Cincinnati,OH area
  • Position requires 30 - 40% independent travel to customer locations
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training may also be considered 
3+ years of relevant working experience with: 
  • PLC Programming: Schneider Modicon, Allen-Bradley, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Schneider Electric, and Siemens
  • Control Systems implementation, design, installs, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with industrial application programming languages
  • Experience with Electrical Schematics
  • Acute attention to detail and process, Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions and Excellent customer service attitude 
  • Showcase GrayMatter’s Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork 
Preferred experience: 
  • AutoCAD or Drafting experience
  • Networking experience (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)
  • Siemens PLC and SCADA platform experience
  • Rockwell PLC and SCADA platform experience
Featured Benefits:
  • 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, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
  • Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA 

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