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Grantek

Systems Engineer

Grantek

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

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Richmond • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real-time automation controls and information solutions, with strong capabilities in PLC/PAC programming, HMI application design, and SCADA systems. Proven ability to mentor colleagues and solve complex manufacturing and industrial information problems.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PLC/PAC ProgrammingHMI Application DesignSCADA DesignReal-Time Automation SolutionsB.Sc. Engineering Degree

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Hard Skills
ProgrammingDebuggingTesting SystemsDatabase DesignNetwork DesignVision System DesignMethodologies DevelopmentProblem SolvingAutomation TechnologiesDocumentation Creation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-StarterQuick LearnerMeticulous
Tools & Technologies
DeviceNetControlNetDH+Remote IOModbusPythonHistorian (PI System)
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Food and Beverage IndustryLife Sciences IndustryManufacturingIndustrial Information

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Engineer 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 and identify improvement opportunities
  • Create methodologies and solve complex problems
  • Learn new technologies
  • Mentor colleagues using relevant expertise and knowledge
  • Develop real-time automation solutions from the manufacturing plant floor to the enterprise level
  • Work with PLC and PAC programming, HMI application design, SCADA design, network design, database design, and vision system design
  • Partner with clients to solve manufacturing and industrial information problems

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 listed technologies
  • Experience with PLC/PAC programming, HMI, SCADA, networking, databases, vision systems, or 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
  • Must be located in Central Virginia or Maryland
  • Willingness to travel up to 30–50% in VA, MD, PA, NJ, and DE
  • Employee will be associated with and report to Grantek’s Richmond, VA office
  • Experience in food and beverage or life sciences industries preferred
  • Experience with DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, Remote IO, or 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
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of projects and technologies
  • Mentoring and professional growth opportunities