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

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Engineer, preferably with experience in the food and beverage or life sciences industries.

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, and more.

Key-skills and interests: machine and process control, 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.
• HMI Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Schneider Electric, etc.
• SCADA Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Inductive Automation, Wonderware, GE, Siemens, etc.
• System Networking: Ethernet, Routing and Switching, EthernetIP, Profibus. Experience in DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, Remote IO, Modbus, etc is preferred but not necessary.
• Vision Platforms: Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, etc.
• Experience with Python, Historian (PI System), and databases is a plus
• Project Documentation: Microsoft Office.

Qualifications:

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.
• Candidate must be located in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, or Maryland.
• Willingness to travel up to 30-50% (PA, NJ, NY, DE, MD).
• Employee will be associated with and report to Grantek's Allentown, PA office

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.

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