Systems Designer

Grantek; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of automation solutions in Canada is looking for an Engineer to develop real-time automation solutions. You will work with major brands and engage in tasks from system programming to commissioning new solutions. The ideal candidate should have a B.Sc. in Engineering, experience with automation technologies, and excellent communication skills. This role offers mentorship opportunities and a commitment to a healthy corporate culture.

Benefits

Healthy corporate culture

Opportunities for learning and mentorship

Qualifications

• Successful completion of B.Sc. Computer Engineering or related degree.
• Academic or industry experience with Ignition and Allen-Bradley preferred.
• Meticulous and analytical individual who is a quick learner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and implementing real-time automation controls.
• System programming, debugging, and testing.
• Creating project documentation and proposals.
• Commissioning new solutions at client sites.
• Mentoring colleagues and knowledge-sharing.

Skills

PLC and PAC Programming

HMI application design

SCADA design

Database design

Machine Safety system design

C#

SQL

VB

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Engineering

B.Sc. in Mechatronics

B.Sc. in Computer Science

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ignition (Vision & Perspective)

Allen-Bradley

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Microsoft Office

Ethernet Networking

Job description

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 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.
• Academic or industry experience with Ignition (Vision & Perspective), Allen-Bradley, and/or Beckhoff TwinCAT strongly preferred.
• 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% across USA and Canada.

Additional Information

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