Systems Engineer

Grantek; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grantek is seeking a talented engineer to develop real-time automation solutions from factory floors to enterprise systems. You will work with PLC/PAC programming, HMI and SCADA design, and integrate MES/ERP connectors while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to system architecture, and document designs thoroughly. The role covers hardware-software integration, networking, and data solutions, with opportunities to learn advanced tools and grow

Qualifications

• Experience in designing real-time automation systems.
• Proficiency with PLC/PAC programming and HMI/SCADA design.
• Experience with system networking and database design.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and document designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time automation controls from plant floor to enterprise.
• Design and test system software and interfaces.
• Create project documentation and traceability.
• Commission solutions at client sites and identify improvements.
• Mentor teammates and learn new technologies.

Skills

machine and process control

high-level programming

information solutions

database development

operational efficiency

mechatronics

Tools

PLC Platforms

HMI Platforms

SCADA Platforms

Servo Motion Control

Database Platforms

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

• PLC Programming Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Modicon, GE, etc.
• System Networking: Ethernet, Routing and Switching, EthernetIP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, DH+, Remote IO, Modbus, etc.
• HMI Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Schneider Electric, etc.
• SCADA Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Inductive Automation, Wonderware, GE, Siemens, etc.
• Servo Motion Control: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Emerson, Omron, etc.
• Vision Platforms: Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, etc.
• MES Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Sepasoft, Wonderware, etc.
• High-level Programming: C#, HTML5, .NET, Cloud, SQL, VB, VBA, etc.
• Database Platforms: Microsoft, Oracle, etc.
• Operating Systems: Microsoft (current and legacy to NT), Unix, Linux, etc.
• Project Documentation: Microsoft Office.