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, and Actionable Insight. We are seeking an Engineer II to join our Newark, DE team. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on solving complex automation challenges while delivering high-quality solutions for industrial customers. You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design, develop, implement, and support control systems from concept through commissioning. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, customer focus, and the ability to work independently while traveling to client sites throughout the project lifecycle. This position is based in Newark, DE and requires approximately 20-40% travel to customer locations. General Job Duties

Collaborate with engineers, programmers, and project teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges

Design, develop, implement, and commission industrial control system solutions that meet customer requirements

Assist with project planning, engineering design, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle

Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), system startups, onsite pilots, and customer demonstrations

Configure, troubleshoot, and support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial automation systems

Provide technical consultation and training to customers on newly implemented applications and systems

Support installation, commissioning, and startup activities at customer facilities

Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate project status with internal teams and customers

Deliver exceptional customer service while representing GrayMatter professionally on customer sites

Demonstrate GrayMatter's Core Values in all interactions with customers, teammates, and partners Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field

4+ years experience programming industrial PLC platforms including Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon, or similar

4+ years experience with control system implementation, design, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting

Basic understanding of electrical schematics and industrial electrical installations

Working knowledge of P&IDs, instrumentation, and industrial control equipment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research technical solutions

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work

Strong customer service and communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within project teams

Willingness to travel approximately 20-40% to customer locations

Commitment to demonstrating GrayMatter's values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork Preferred Experience

Experience with Rockwell PLCs

Experience with FactoryTalk View ME and SE

Experience with Wonderware / AVEVA

Experience with GE iFIX

Experience with Ignition

Experience with FactoryTalk Batch

Industrial networking experience (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, or similar protocols)

Experience with conveying and packaging systems

Batch processing experience

Experience with additional PLC and HMI platforms

Vision system experience (Cognex, Keyence)

Historian systems experience

Database experience

Programming experience with languages such as C++, C#, Python, or similar

Experience supporting customers within pharmaceutical, food & beverage, packaging, or related manufacturing industries Featured Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one

Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Paid sick leave and paid parental leave

Additional voluntary benefits including long-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), telemedicine, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)