Independent Contractors

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Company Description

From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people.

***Independent Contractors for Occasional Work Assignments***

Grantek is building our extended workforce and are looking for individuals in the automation space to apply to be part of our newest group. You will be contacted when we need additional assistance on short term projects. 

If you are looking for a full-time, permanent position, please apply to our other vacancies located @ https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/GrantekSystemsIntegration

Grantek is a recognized leading provider of integrated automation, smart manufacturing and industrial information solutions in the global marketplace. Our clients are some of the worlds most respected Fortune 100 companies and recognized consumer brands: Tassimo, Brita, MillerCoors, Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz, to name a few.

Job Description

Our extended workforce work directly with our internal teams in 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, Machine Safety system design, Servo motion control, Information Solution design, MES design, ERP connector development, High-level software solution design (involving C#, HTML5, .NET, SQL, VB, VBA, and more).

Key-skills and interests: machine and process control, high-level programming, information solutions, database development, operational efficiency, mechatronics.

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
  • May get involved in creating documentation, including project engineering notes, project proposals, project design traceability documentation, case studies, and more
  • May get involved in commissioning new solutions at client sites; finding opportunities for improvements
  • Creating methodologies and complex problem-solving

TECHNOLOGIES USED

  • PLC Programming Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Modicon, GE, etc.
  • System Networking: Ethernet, Routing and Switching, EthernetIP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, DH+, Remote IO, Modbus, etc.
  • HMI Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Schneider Electric, etc.
  • SCADA Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Inductive Automation, Wonderware, GE, Siemens, etc.
  • Servo Motion Control: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Emerson, Omron, etc.
  • Vision Platforms: Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence, etc.
  • MES Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Sepasoft, Wonderware, etc.
  • High-level Programming: C#, HTML5, .NET, Cloud, SQL, VB, VBA, etc.
  • Database Platforms: Microsoft, Oracle, etc.
  • Operating Systems: Microsoft (current and legacy to NT), Unix, Linux. 
  • Project Documentation: Microsoft Office

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering Technology education.
  • Working experience with some or all the listed ‘TECHNOLOGIES USED’.
  • Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, self-starter.
  • Good communication skills – both verbal and written.

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