{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"46c45d3c0e062bafa3ccee22","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/46c45d3c0e062bafa3ccee22","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/46c45d3c0e062bafa3ccee22","title":"Junior Control Systems Engineer","description":"At GrayMatter, we transform operations and empower people. Our technology and consulting services help manufacturers, water utilities and energy companies digitize operations, eliminate cybersecurity threats and harness analytics to accelerate production.\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. Five core values woven into our DNA make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.\nWe're looking for a Junior 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.\nGeneral Job Duties:\nArchitect, design, mock-up, develop, document and configure control system programs and applications by researching, analyzing, selecting, and applying automation engineering concepts. Apply standard and/or create unique algorithms and techniques to control flexible manufacturing systems employing PLC’s, HMI’s, SCADA’s, and Networks. Utilize network communications and/or hardwired interlocks to integrate control systems to the peer processes, OEM components and/or client MES/MOM applications\nReview mechanical processes and electrical designs for feasibility and standards, collaborate with client engineering design teams and external suppliers for functional specifications and control narratives\nDevelop test programs to facilitate simulations. Participate in and/or perform control system simulation and testing prior to implementation. Review control system functionality and accuracy with the client\nInstall control system software, applications and configurations to PLC’s, HMI’s, SCADA’s, and Networks\nPerform safety system verifications. Commission control system components and devices\nValidate integration to peer process and MES/MOM applications\nDry test and functionally test processes\nSupport and optimize processes during startup and ramp-up phases\nWork as part of a team or individually to design and develop controls systems for manufacturing processes\nThe location of the position is our St. Louis office, located at 100 N Broadway Suite 410 St. Louis, MO 63102\nPosition requires an average of 30%independent travel to customer locations\nKnowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:\nBachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET, ChemE or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training will also be considered\n1-4 years of relevant working experience, specifically with controls\nRequires good verbal and written communication skills to facilitate interactions and/or documentation with clients and project teams\nShowcase GrayMatter’s Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork\nAbility to multi-task and oversee multiple projects simultaneously\nAbility to work in office or from home when needed\nRequires willingness to travel for project implementations (project implementation sites are typically within North America)\nMust be a US resident or currently authorized to work in the USA\nPreferred Experience:\nPlatforms: Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Inductive Ignition, GE Proficy, or OSI PI\nIndustry/Process: food and beverage, aluminum container, process, brewing, packaging, or material handling\nControl system commissioning experience, ability to configure and/or verify functionality for VFD’s, servo’s, motor starters, valves, smart instrumentation, pumps, conveyors, processing and/or packaging equipment, etc.\nProcess optimization experience, ability to tune and/or improve the process while utilizing and adjusting PLC programs, HMI’s, Alarms, Reports, and Trends\n\nThe target annual base compensation range for this position is $70,000-90,000, based upon relevant qualifications.\nFeatured Benefits:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment\nEmployer paid short term disability and life insurance\n401(k) with up to 4% company match\nGenerous paid time off policy and paid sick leave\nAdditional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA","company":"Graymatter","rawCompany":"graymatter","city":"St Louis","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:34:52.157Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Junior Control Systems Engineer","description":"At GrayMatter, we transform operations and empower people. Our technology and consulting services help manufacturers, water utilities and energy companies digitize operations, eliminate cybersecurity threats and harness analytics to accelerate production.\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. Five core values woven into our DNA make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.\nWe're looking for a Junior 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. 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