Senior Systems Engineer - Real-Time Automation & Mentoring

Grantek; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Retirement matching

Education/career development program

Company paid benefits

Job summary

Grantek seeks a highly skilled Systems Engineer to design real-time automation solutions from plant floor to enterprise level. You will work with PLC/PAC programming, HMI, SCADA, networking, databases, and vision systems, in food/bev or life sciences sectors.

With opportunities to mentor colleagues, travel up to 30-50% and report to the Allentown, PA office, you will contribute to multi-project deployments while expanding your technical and communication skills in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Completion of relevant engineering degree (B.Sc. or equivalent).
• Experience with PLC/PAC programming, HMI, SCADA, networking, and database design.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30-50% across PA/NJ/DE/MD.
• Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.

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 project documentation and case studies.
• Commissioning solutions at client sites and identifying improvements.
• Mentoring colleagues and sharing expertise.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Skills

Machine and process control

Information solutions

Database development

Operational efficiency

Mechatronics

Education

B.Sc. Computer Engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Omron

Modicon

GE

Wonderware

Schneider Electric

Inductive Automation

Cognex

Datalogic

Keyence

Job description

Grantek seeks a highly skilled Systems Engineer to design real-time automation solutions from plant floor to enterprise level. You will work with PLC/PAC programming, HMI, SCADA, networking, databases, and vision systems, in food/bev or life sciences sectors.

With opportunities to mentor colleagues, travel up to 30-50% and report to the Allentown, PA office, you will contribute to multi-project deployments while expanding your technical and communication skills in a collaborative culture.