Systems Engineer

Grantek Systems Integration

Systems Engineer

Allentown, PA +4 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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
    • Willingness to travel b/w 30-50% throughout North America

    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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  • Locations
    Chicago, IL • Indianapolis, IN • Allentown, PA • Philadelphia, PA • Richmond, VA