Systems Engineer

Grantek; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grantek is seeking an Automation Engineer in the United States to develop real-time automation solutions from plant floor to enterprise level, using PLC, HMI, SCADA, and MES technologies. You will join a team of engineers and designers, contributing across programming, testing, and documentation.

You will mentor colleagues and collaborate on cross-functional projects, with opportunities to grow skills in C#, SQL, and information systems.

Qualifications

• Completion of a B.Sc. in an engineering discipline or related field.
• Academic or working experience with PLC/SCADA/MES technologies listed.
• Meticulous, analytical, fast learner with strong communication.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle; willingness to travel 30-50%.
• Strong teamwork and independent problem solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and implement real-time automation controls and information solutions.
• Contribute in design phases, create documentation, and perform testing.
• Commission solutions at client sites and identify improvements.
• Mentor colleagues and learn new technologies while delivering projects.
• Document processes, proposals, and traceability across projects.

Skills

Real-time controls

PLC programming

HMI design

Database development

Mechatronics

Information solutions

Education

B.Sc. in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Inductive Automation

Wonderware

Siemens

GE

Sepasoft

Job description

From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people.

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 working experience with some or all the listed “Technologies Used”, in previous section.
• 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 between 30-50% across USA.

Additional Information

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide Grantekians with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.