Engineer II

Summary

GrayMatter develops industrial technology solutions that transform operational data from machines and legacy systems into actionable insight. The Engineer II role commissions, starts up, troubleshoots, and modifies industrial control systems at customer sites, while supporting testing, integration, training, documentation, and production ramp-up.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a commissioning engineer as part of the customer's project team supporting material handling and distribution systems
• Commission, start up, and troubleshoot industrial control systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation
• Perform I/O checkout, device validation, system testing, and field modifications during startup and commissioning activities
• Assist with PLC and HMI programming modifications to support system functionality and production readiness
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), system integration, and production ramp-up activities
• Coordinate with customer personnel, OEMs, electricians, mechanics, and remote engineering teams to resolve technical issues
• Document commissioning activities, issues, and resolutions, and communicate project status to stakeholders
• Provide operator and maintenance support and training as required during system startup
• Travel independently to customer sites 80–100% of the time, including extended assignments and flexible work schedules during commissioning

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Rockwell PLC experience is required
• Hands-on experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting industrial automation systems
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, electrical devices, motors, VFDs, sensors, safety circuits, and field instrumentation
• Experience performing I/O checkout, startup, FAT/SAT support, and production commissioning
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, network diagrams, and control documentation
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced industrial environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, customer-focused approach
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with customers, subcontractors, OEMs, and remote engineering teams
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (80–100%), including evenings, weekends, and extended assignments as required by project schedules
• Commitment to GrayMatter's Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork
• Experience with PLC programming and modification (Rockwell preferred; Siemens, Modicon, or other platforms a plus)
• Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs
• FactoryTalk View ME/SE HMIs
• Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, DeviceNet, etc.)
• Wonderware / AVEVA
• Ignition
• GE iFIX
• Variable Frequency Drives (PowerFlex, ABB, Siemens, etc.)
• Machine Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence)
• Safety PLCs and safety systems (GuardLogix, Pilz, Banner)
• Barcode scanners, RFID, and other material handling technologies
• Material Handling and Distribution Centers
• Warehouse Automation
• Conveyor and Sortation Systems
• Packaging
• Food & Beverage
• Consumer Products
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• High-Speed Manufacturing Environments

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Rockwell PLC experience is required
• Hands-on experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting industrial automation systems
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, electrical devices, motors, VFDs, sensors, safety circuits, and field instrumentation
• Experience performing I/O checkout, startup, FAT/SAT support, and production commissioning
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, network diagrams, and control documentation
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced industrial environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, customer-focused approach
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with customers, subcontractors, OEMs, and remote engineering teams
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (80–100%), including evenings, weekends, and extended assignments as required by project schedules
• Commitment to GrayMatter's Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork

Nice to Haves

• Experience with PLC programming and modification (Rockwell preferred; Siemens, Modicon, or other platforms a plus)
• Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs
• FactoryTalk View ME/SE HMIs
• Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, DeviceNet, etc.)
• Wonderware / AVEVA
• Ignition
• GE iFIX
• Variable Frequency Drives (PowerFlex, ABB, Siemens, etc.)
• Machine Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence)
• Safety PLCs and safety systems (GuardLogix, Pilz, Banner)
• Barcode scanners, RFID, and other material handling technologies
• Material Handling and Distribution Centers
• Warehouse Automation
• Conveyor and Sortation Systems
• Packaging
• Food & Beverage
• Consumer Products
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• High-Speed Manufacturing Environments

Benefits

• 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
• Long term disability
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Telemedicine
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)