Senior Control Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026.
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 Senior Level Control Systems Engineer to join our team! This position will focus on executing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to detail, concern for correctness of work, and strong commitment to customer satisfaction. The person in this position will have a strong sense of duty and discipline. 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 DCS control systems
- Designing, developing, and implementing automated process solutions for chemical manufacturing facilities
- Be an active project team contributor for projects of all sizes
- Assisting in project development and planning
- Performing onsite start-up, troubleshooting, and commissioning assistance
- Required pre-employment drug screen and background check
- This position requires occasional, but not extensive, travel
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (ChE, EE, EET, ME, MET or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training may also be considered.
- Experience with ABB 800xA distributed control system (DCS)
Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience with:
- DCS platforms (ABB, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, Schneider/Foxboro, etc.)
- PLC platforms experience preferred (Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, etc.)
- Field start-up, troubleshooting, and commissioning
- Working knowledge of process systems and pressure, temperature, flow control, and loop tuning
- Understanding of Electrical Schematics, instrumentation, and control concepts
- Control Systems implementation, design, installs, testing, and troubleshooting
- Acute attention to detail and process, Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions with an excellent customer service attitude
- Showcase GrayMatter’s / Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork
Preferred experience:
- DOWTRAN/MOD5 programming and/or hardware experience
- AutoCAD or Drafting experience
- Networking experience (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)
The target annual base compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $170,000, based upon relevant qualifications.
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, and paid parental leave
- Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA