Real-Time Automation Systems Engineer

Grantek Systems Integration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Grantek Systems Integration seeks a Systems Engineer to design and implement real-time automation from plant floor to enterprise level. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, networking, databases, and vision systems across diverse industries including food, beverage and life sciences.

The role involves system programming, testing, documentation, client-site commissioning, and mentoring colleagues. Travel up to 30-50% is expected, with reporting to Grantek's Allentown, PA office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or related technology.
• Experience with listed technologies in the job description.
• Meticulous, analytical, and quick learner with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and implement real-time automation controls and information solutions.
• Contribute to design phase during project life cycle.
• System programming, debugging, and testing.
• Create project documentation and design traceability artifacts.
• Commission new solutions at client sites and identify improvements.
• Develop methodologies and solve complex problems.
• Learn new technologies and share knowledge with teammates.
• Collaborate and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Machine & process control

Information solutions

Database development

Operational efficiency

Mechatronics

Education

B.Sc. Computer Engineering

Mechatronics

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Technology

Tools

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA design

Networking

Vision systems

Python

PI System

Databases

Job description

Grantek Systems Integration seeks a Systems Engineer to design and implement real-time automation from plant floor to enterprise level. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, networking, databases, and vision systems across diverse industries including food, beverage and life sciences.

The role involves system programming, testing, documentation, client-site commissioning, and mentoring colleagues. Travel up to 30-50% is expected, with reporting to Grantek's Allentown, PA office.