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Grantek

Systems Engineer

Grantek

. Develop real-time automation solutions from the manufacturing plant floor to the enterprise level .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing real-time automation solutions, including PLC/PAC programming, HMI design, and SCADA systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with effective communication and mentorship abilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PLC/PAC ProgrammingHMI DesignSCADA SystemsReal-Time Automation SolutionsB.Sc. In Engineering

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Hard Skills
Real-Time Automation ControlsSystem ProgrammingDebuggingTestingProject Engineering DocumentationMethodology CreationComplex Problem SolvingInformation Solutions EngineeringDesign Traceability DocumentationCommissioning Solutions
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMentorshipSelf-StarterQuick Learner
Tools & Technologies
NetworkingDatabasesVision SystemsAutomation TechnologiesManufacturing Solutions
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Food and Beverage IndustryLife Sciences IndustryEngineering Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop real-time automation solutions from the manufacturing plant floor to the enterprise level
  • 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 on areas of expertise
  • Work with PLC/PAC programming, HMI and operator interface design, SCADA, networking, databases, and vision systems

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
  • Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, self-starter individual who is a 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% across VA, MD, PA, NJ, and DE
  • Associated with and reporting to Grantek’s Allentown, PA office
  • Preferably experience in the food and beverage or life sciences industries

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