Systems Designer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Retirement plan

Company-paid benefits

Job summary

Grantek is a leading provider of automated solutions, spanning from plant floor to enterprise level, delivering real-time controls and information systems for major brands. You will work with PLC/PAC programming, HMI, SCADA, MES/ERP connectors, and high level software across C#, HTML5, .NET, SQL, VB, VBA, and more.

The role offers mentoring with senior engineers, a diverse project mix, and opportunities to travel across North America.

Qualifications

• Successful or upcoming completion of a relevant engineering degree (see education).
• At least 10 years of experience with listed technologies or similar.
• Experience with Ignition is a valuable asset for this role.
• Analytical, proactive, and strong communication skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle; willingness to travel 30–50% in North America.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and implementing real-time automation controls and information solutions.
• Design phase conceptualization across the project life cycle.
• System programming, debugging, and testing.
• Create project documentation including notes, proposals, design traces, and case studies.
• Commission new solutions at client sites and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop methodologies and solve complex problems.
• Learn new technologies and mentor colleagues.
• Maintain a balance between challenge and enjoyment in work.

Skills

Machine and process control

High-level programming

Information solutions

Database development

Operational efficiency

Mechatronics

Education

B.Sc. Computer Engineering

B.Sc. Mechatronics

B.Sc. Computer Science

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering

Engineering Technology degree

Tools

Ignition

Microsoft Office

Rockwell Automation

Inductive Automation

Wonderware

Job description

From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people.

Do you want to have an impact on creating products from today’s top brands? Does having a company care about your career today and into the future motivate you? Does an environment where your opinions matter excite you? Are you a natural born tinkerer? If so, you have found your next calling!!

Grantek is a recognized leading provider of integrated automation, smart manufacturing and industrial information solutions in the global marketplace. Our clients are some of the worlds most respected Fortune 100 companies and recognized consumer brands: Mondelez, Brita, Molson Coors, Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz, to name a few.

We offer an atmosphere where you can express your creative ideas and talents by working on a variety of projects and technologies. Using today’s leading edge technology, you will partner with clients to solve their most complex manufacturing and industrial information problems.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, retirement plan, company paid benefits, flexible work hours, and an education/career development program. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000 per year, complemented by benefits, bonuses and additional extra hours payments. For more information on what Grantek offers, visit: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1366407

We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture, one that empowers employees, promotes knowledge-sharing, and encourages strong friendships and social connections amongst all team members. We are a team of dedicated Engineers and Designers with an average of 7 years’ tenure at Grantek. The vast majority of our employees have started off their careers at Grantek and have grown into successful senior team members who are integral to our client's manufacturing processes.

Job Description

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, Machine Safety system design, Servo motion control, Information Solution design, MES design, ERP connector development, High-level software solution design (involving C#, HTML5, .NET, SQL, VB, VBA, and more). All junior team members will enter our mentoring program, where they will work directly beside our Senior Engineer professionals.

Key-skills and interests: machine and process control, high-level programming, 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

• System Networking: Ethernet, Routing and Switching, EthernetIP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, DH+, Remote IO, Modbus, etc.
• SCADA Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Inductive Automation, Wonderware, GE, Siemens, etc.
• MES Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Sepasoft, Wonderware, etc.
• Operating Systems: Microsoft (current and legacy to NT), Unix, Linux, etc.
• Project Documentation: Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Successful or upcoming completion of B.Sc. Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering Technology degree.
• At least 10years ofexperience with some or all the listed “Technologies Used”, in previous section.
• Extensive experience with Ignition is a valuable asset for this role.
• 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 between 30-50%throughout North America.

Additional Information

We are committed to the principals of equal employment opportunity and to fostering a workplace where all Grantekians feel respected and included. To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, applications are reviewed through a blend of thoughtful human evaluation and trusted AI-assisted tools.

This posting is to add an additional team member to an established role.