Full-Time
Systems Engineer
Posted on 5/12/2026
Grantek
201-500 employees
No salary listed
Raleigh, NC, USA
Hybrid
Willingness to travel up to 30-50% within the USA.
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- Successful or upcoming completion of B.Sc. Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering Technology degree.
- At least 3-5 years of working experience with some or all the listed Technologies Used in the job description.
- 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 up to 30-50% within USA.
- 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.
- Experience in food and beverage and life sciences industries is preferable.
- Experience with DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, Remote I/O, Modbus, etc. is preferred but not necessary.
- Experience with Python, Historian (PI System), and databases is a plus.
- Vision Platforms: Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, etc. (as part of Technologies Used)
- SCADA Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Inductive Automation, Wonderware, GE, Siemens, etc. (as part of Technologies Used)
- HMI Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Schneider Electric, etc. (as part of Technologies Used)
- PLC Programming Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Modicon, GE, etc. (as part of Technologies Used)
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Oak Brook, Illinois
Founded
1980
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Data center automation expansion diversifies revenue beyond traditional pharma and food sectors.
- NIST-MEP funding and state support in Lehigh Valley strengthen SMB customer acquisition.
- SafetyChain integration creates recurring revenue and stickiness with core customer base.
What critics are saying
- Larger integrators (Accenture, Deloitte) acquiring mid-market competitors, compressing margins.
- Low-code platforms (Zapier, Make) and cloud MES commoditize custom system integration.
- ERP/MES vendors (SAP, Oracle, Siemens) building in-house integration, squeezing integrators.
What makes Grantek unique
- 45+ years serving pharma, food & beverage, CPG with integrated MES and control systems.
- Strategic SafetyChain partnership reaches 2,500+ food & beverage facilities globally.
- Multi-geography presence: US, Canada, India offices with regional expertise.
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Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Stock Options
Company Equity
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Mentorship Program
Employee Discounts
Relocation Assistance
Global Mobility or Travel Benefits
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