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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.\nAnd that’s where you come in.\nGrayMatter 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.\nWe're looking for a Control Systems Engineer 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.\nLocation: This is a Hybrid role commuting to our office in Kalamazoo, MI.\nGeneral Job Duties:\nPerforming GrayMatter services to meet client needs, with a specific focus on Control Systems and SCADA architectures.\nDesigning, developing, and implementing control and SCADA solutions to resolve customer issues.\nConsulting with and training end users on new applications.\nAssisting in project development and planning.\nField start-up, troubleshooting, commissioning, and verification of PLC and SCADA environments.\nPerforming onsite pilots, testing, and demos as needed.\nLocation: This position reports to our Kalamazoo, Michigan location at 2700 Old Centre Rd. Portage, MI 49024 and supports local customers.\nRequired:\nBachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET, ChemE, or comparable). 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