Job DescriptionWe 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- 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 Central Virginia or Maryland.
- Willingness to travel up to 30-50% (VA, MD, PA, NJ, DE,).
- Employee will be associated with and report to Grantek's Richmond, VA office
