Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Engineer with expertise in the life sciences sector.
 

As a key member of Grantek’s Engineering team, you will be 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). All junior team members will enter our mentoring program, where they will work directly beside our Senior Engineer professionals.
 

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

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Engineering and implementing real-time automation controls and information solutions.
• Execute, and generate deliverables for, projects following the GAMP 5 approach.
• Write and execute Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ).
• 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.
   

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, etc.
• Project Documentation: Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Successful or upcoming completion of B.Sc. Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering Technology degree.
• Must have experience working on pharmaceutical or life science projects. 
• Academic or working experience with some or all the listed “Technologies Used”, in previous section.
• 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 b/w 30-50% throughout North America.

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer/Designer, with experience in on-site commissioning and contractor management.
 

The Electrical Engineer/Designer of Grantek’s Enterprise Solutions teams  is expected to use their technical background and knowledge to architect solutions, organize information. They will carry out varied electrical design assignments including the design, analysis, and testing of electrical control systems and quantification of hardware, plus writing technical documentation.
 

• Design, develop, analyze, and specify electrical control systems and associated hardware, safety systems, and mechanical systems including pneumatic and hydraulic components.
• Create bid and scope documents; assist in developing and drafting user and system design functional specifications.
• Conduct risk assessments, procure materials, and manage basic logistics.
• Develop specifications for panel fabrication.
• Troubleshoot electrical installations according to project scope and complete commissioning summaries with client approval.
• Perform routine technical surveys or inspections and prepare detailed reports.
• Develop contractor schedules and work plans, conduct bidding meetings, and perform contractor walkthroughs, ensuring compliance with permits and site requirements.
• Generate budgets and requirements for construction activities.
• Monitor on-site subcontractors for safety compliance, quality of work, and budget adherence.
• Assist in establishing guidelines, devising innovative approaches, applying existing criteria in new ways, and drawing conclusions from comparative situations. 
   
• Plan, design, analyze, and specify electrical control systems while considering pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical considerations in accordance with safety standards and project prerequisites.
   
• Design and test the electrical control systems and hardware within the designated practice group, as well as the development of essential technical documentation.
   
• Diagnose and resolve electrical installation issues within the defined project scope, guaranteeing the seamless operation of systems and addressing any challenges promptly.

• Take the lead on full-scale projects, overseeing contractor schedules, work plans, bid meetings, and conducting comprehensive contractor walkthroughs.

• Coordinate and supervise the installation process, collaborating with subcontractors from various fields to ensure a seamless and integrated execution.

• Assist in formulating budgets and requirements for construction activities, ensuring alignment with financial and operational objectives.

• Provide on-site contractor management and deliver technical guidance throughout the commissioning phase, ensuring the successful implementation of the project.

Qualifications

• Have been involved in automation projects including, design, solution delivery, and commissioning for at least 4 years.
• Proven experience in designing and developing electrical control systems.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical installations and generating commissioning summaries.
• Skilled in conducting technical surveys, preparing reports, and developing work plans.
• Excellent people skills and strong communication ability.
• Proficient at reading drawings and schematics.
• Flexible with travel, b/w 30-50%.

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Job Description

The Project Management Coordinator (PMC) reports under the Project Management Office (PMO) and is assigned responsibilities to the delivery lifecycle of client projects associated with Automation and Safety, Smart Manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and other aspects to the systems integration business. All of Grantek’s Delivery and Engineering Teams are in customer facing roles and are expected to use their communication skills and technical knowledge to architect solutions, organize information, collaborate amongst the teams, and deliver successful outcomes.

Deliverables

• Assist Project Managers and PMO Directors with development and on-going continuity of project plans, resource planning, financial monitoring, and progress reports.
• Manage small project work under the guidance of a Sr. project manager.

·       May serve as the primary point of contact with client on all project-related issues relating to projects assigned,

• Ability to co-ordinate the proposal teams between our Sales, Engineering, and Project Management.
• Co-ordination of service agreements, scope of work documents, and contracts related to sub-contractors.
• Assist with reviewing alternative staffing strategies and communicate potential resource shuffling with involved PMs.

·       On-site project management duties. (Coordination)

• • Contractor Management Coordination
  • Contractor/Client project scheduling, Work permit coordination and signoff’s
  • Frequent on-site presence required
• Be involved with change management of our Project Management methodologies and processes including continuous improvement of SOP’s and creation and updating of associated training tools and programs.

·       Assist PM’s to actively close any Delivery financial gaps

• Support project reviews and audits towards compliance of our policies, best practices, and industry certifications.
• Be extremely organized and communicate effectively with customers, peers, and reporting managers.
• Demonstrates aptitude of analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with business, technology, or engineering.
• Evidence of experience in a project-based organization
• Industrial Automation knowledge (Food and Beverage preferred)
• Excellent people skills and strong communication ability
• Proficient or quick learning of MS Office 365 business suite, SharePoint, and reporting solutions such as PowerBI
• Be flexible regarding working hours when required to meet deadlines or customer expectations
• Be flexible with local or remote travel as needs may present themselves

Fluent written and verbal proficiency in English and French

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Job Description

The Project Manager, ePMO is responsible for all aspects of managing a set of projects associated with Smart Manufacturing principles, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) initiatives, Industrial Controls and Automation technologies, and Systems Integration processes. Grantek Project Managers are in a customer facing role and are expected to use their technical background and knowledge to architect solutions, organize information, lead engineers, and deliver successful outcomes.

Deliverables

• Ability to develop and review proposals for medium to large projects with unclear scope, risks and aggressive timelines.
• Follow-up on pending quotes and manage consistency in quoting by following corporate guidelines.
• Ability to manage/develop budgets and schedules based on project requirements.
• Ability to negotiate additional resources, and funding to address deliverables that are outside the original scope of the project.
• Ability to forecast risk and proactively develop mitigation plans.
• Ability to influence customer decisions – shares own expertise and best practice knowledge.
• Provides specific and detailed direction to assigned project resources on a regular basis and often acts as a functional supervisor.
• Based on the project size make responsible decisions regarding project specific matters, including budgets, project resource planning, scheduling, general project work-flow and activities, and ongoing issues and conflicts.
• Gives guidance to project leads and engineering team on how to handle very difficult issues/disputes raised by subcontractors, vendors and delivery partners.
• Maintain an individual utilization target as set out in the yearly budget.
• Demonstrates expert level analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 3 - 5 years of full life-cycle project experience.
• Flexible with travel, which can be expected to be up to 50%.
• Be flexible regarding working over-time and non-business hours when required.
• Is regarded as a fully qualified Senior level professional consultant, with extensive knowledge in manufacturing IT systems, industry trends and standards.
• Possesses at least one of the following: B.Sc. Computer Science, Business, Related Engineering or Supply Chain Management Degree.

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