About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Engineer, preferably with experience in the food and beverage or life sciences industries.

As a key member of Grantek’s Engineering team, you will be developing real-time automation solutions from the manufacturing plant floor to the enterprise level, using a variety of programming, configuration, and design tools: PLC and PAC Programming, Operator Interface and HMI application design, SCADA design, Network design, Database design, Vision system design, and more.

Key-skills and interests: machine and process control, information solutions, database development, operational efficiency, mechatronics.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Engineering and implementing real-time automation controls and information solutions.
Conceptualizing during the design phase of the project life cycle.
System programming, debugging, and testing.
Creating documentation, including project engineering notes, project proposals, project design traceability documentation, case studies, and more.
Commissioning new solutions at client sites; finding opportunities for improvements.
Creating methodologies and complex problem-solving.
Learning new technologies.
Mentoring colleagues on your expertise and knowledge base.
Having fun and being challenged.

Technologies Used

PLC Programming Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Modicon, GE, etc.
HMI Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Schneider Electric, etc.
SCADA Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Inductive Automation, Wonderware, GE, Siemens, etc.
System Networking: Ethernet, Routing and Switching, EthernetIP, Profibus. Experience in DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, Remote IO, Modbus, etc is preferred but not necessary.
Vision Platforms: Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, etc.
Experience with Python, Historian (PI System), and databases is a plus
Project Documentation: Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

Successful or upcoming completion of B.Sc. Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering Technology degree.
Academic or working experience with some or all the listed “Technologies Used”, in previous section.
Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, self-starter individual, who is a quick learner.
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
Valid Driver’s License.
Have full-time access to a personal vehicle.
Willingness to travel up to 30-50% (USA and Canada).