Systems Engineer

Grantek

. Develop and implement real-time automation controls and information solutions .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing real-time automation controls and information solutions, with a strong focus on PLC/PAC programming, HMI, SCADA, and database development. Capable of mentoring colleagues and solving complex problems while ensuring operational efficiency in the food and beverage and life sciences industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PLC/PAC ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentSCADA SystemsDatabase DevelopmentMechatronics

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Hard Skills

Real-Time Automation ControlsInformation SolutionsProject Engineering DocumentationSystem DebuggingComplex Problem SolvingDeviceNetControlNetModbusPythonHistorian (PI System)

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringSelf-StarterQuick Learner

Tools & Technologies

Network SystemsVision SystemsOperational Efficiency ToolsAutomation Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

B.Sc. in Computer EngineeringB.Sc. in MechatronicsB.Sc. in Computer ScienceB.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Food and Beverage IndustryLife Sciences Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement real-time automation controls and information solutions
Conceptualize solutions during the project design phase
Program, debug, and test systems
Create project engineering notes, proposals, design traceability documentation, case studies, and other documentation
Commission new solutions at client sites
Identify opportunities for improvement
Create methodologies and solve complex problems
Learn new technologies
Mentor colleagues using subject-matter expertise
Work with machine and process control, information solutions, database development, operational efficiency, and mechatronics
Design and configure PLC/PAC, HMI, SCADA, network, database, and vision systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successful or upcoming completion of B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering Technology degree
At least 5–7 years of working experience with some or all listed technologies
Experience with PLC/PAC programming, HMI, SCADA, networking, vision systems, and related automation technologies
Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, self-starter individual and quick learner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Valid Driver’s License
Full-time access to a personal vehicle
Willingness to travel up to 30–50% within USA
Experience in food and beverage and life sciences industries preferred
Experience with DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, Remote IO, Modbus preferred but not necessary
Experience with Python, Historian (PI System), and databases is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive and comprehensive compensation package
Retirement matching
Company paid benefits
Flexible work hours
Education/career development program
Positive and healthy corporate culture
Knowledge-sharing and social connections
Opportunities to work on a variety of projects and technologies
Creative ideas and talents encouraged
Client-site commissioning and challenging work opportunities