Real-Time Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA & MES

Grantek; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grantek is seeking a hands-on Engineer to develop real-time automation solutions from plant floor to the enterprise level. You will use PLC/PAC programming, SCADA/HMI design, networking, MES data, and ERP connectors while collaborating with experienced engineers.

This role emphasizes mentorship and rapid hands-on growth, with client-facing opportunities across North America. You will work on diverse projects using C#, HTML5, .NET, SQL, VB, VBA, and more, and you’ll be part of a team that values

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of practical experience with PLCs, SCADA/HMI, networking, databases, motion, safety, or high-level programming.
• Academic background with a B.Sc. in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, CS or related field.
• Experience with Ignition, Allen-Bradley, and Beckhoff TwinCAT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and implement real-time automation controls and information solutions.
• Architect full-system solutions including control logic, SCADA/HMI, networking, MES, data flow, safety systems.
• Perform system programming, debugging, and testing across multi-vendor platforms.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

Networking

Database development

High-level programming

Mechatronics

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, CS or related field

Tools

Ignition (Vision & Perspective)

Allen-Bradley

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Job description

Grantek is seeking a hands-on Engineer to develop real-time automation solutions from plant floor to the enterprise level. You will use PLC/PAC programming, SCADA/HMI design, networking, MES data, and ERP connectors while collaborating with experienced engineers.

This role emphasizes mentorship and rapid hands-on growth, with client-facing opportunities across North America. You will work on diverse projects using C#, HTML5, .NET, SQL, VB, VBA, and more, and you’ll be part of a team that values