Systems Engineer
Grantek · San Jose, CA · 1 mo ago
HybridProduct$110k–$140k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes description about company, role, responsibilities, qualifications, technologies used, benefits, salary range, etc. No explicit schedule info. Benefits are described. Pay is given: salary range $110k-$140k per year, plus benefits, bonuses, extra hours payments. So include Pay section. Benefits section: list benefits. Responsibilities: list duties. Requirements/Qualifications: maybe combine? The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to decide which sections to include based on content. There's "About the role" content: introductory paragraph about impact, company description. Could be About the role. Responsibilities: list of responsibilities. Requirements: maybe qualifications? Qualifications: education and experience. Skills: key-skills and interests, technologies used. Benefits: list. Pay: salary range. Schedule: none, so omit.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, application instructions, navigation, cookie, legal. Also remove "For more information on what Grantek offers, visit: ..." maybe that's not boilerplate but it's a link; could be considered extra but it's substantive? It's a link to more info; maybe we can keep as part of Benefits? But it's not a benefit; it's a reference. Might be considered extra but not required to keep. Safer to drop it as it's not core content. Also remove "We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture..." maybe that's part of About the role? Could keep as part of About the role. But it's somewhat generic; still substantive. Keep.
We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we must keep details like salary range, benefits list, responsibilities list, qualifications, skills, technologies used.
We must format lists with
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes description about company, role, responsibilities, qualifications, technologies used, benefits, salary range, etc. No explicit schedule info. Benefits are described. Pay is given: salary range $110k-$140k per year, plus benefits, bonuses, extra hours payments. So include Pay section. Benefits section: list benefits. Responsibilities: list duties. Requirements/Qualifications: maybe combine? The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to decide which sections to include based on content. There's "About the role" content: introductory paragraph about impact, company description. Could be About the role. Responsibilities: list of responsibilities. Requirements: maybe qualifications? Qualifications: education and experience. Skills: key-skills and interests, technologies used. Benefits: list. Pay: salary range. Schedule: none, so omit.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, application instructions, navigation, cookie, legal. Also remove "For more information on what Grantek offers, visit: ..." maybe that's not boilerplate but it's a link; could be considered extra but it's substantive? It's a link to more info; maybe we can keep as part of Benefits? But it's not a benefit; it's a reference. Might be considered extra but not required to keep. Safer to drop it as it's not core content. Also remove "We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture..." maybe that's part of About the role? Could keep as part of About the role. But it's somewhat generic; still substantive. Keep.
We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we must keep details like salary range, benefits list, responsibilities list, qualifications, skills, technologies used.
We must format lists with - . Use
for prose.
We must not include headings with filler text.
Let's craft sections:
About the role
From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people. Do you want to have an impact on creating products from today’s top brands? Does having a company care about your career today and into the future motivate you? Does an environment where your opinions matter excite you? Are you a natural born tinkerer? If so, you have found your next calling! 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: Mondelez, Brita, Molson Coors, Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz, to name a few. We offer an atmosphere where you can express your creative ideas and talents by working on a variety of projects and technologies. Using today’s leading edge technology, you will partner with clients to solve their most complex manufacturing and industrial information problems. At Grantek, we provide a competitive and all-encompassing compensation package, emphasising our commitment to our employees' well-being. Our benefits, including top-notch medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, and flexible work schedules, reflect our dedication to fostering a supportive work environment. We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture, one that empowers employees, promotes knowledge-sharing, and encourages strong friendships and social connections amongst all team members. We are a team of dedicated Engineers and Designers with an average of 7 years’ tenure at Grantek. The vast majority of our employees have started off their careers at Grantek and have grown into successful senior team members who are integral to our client's manufacturing processes.
That's a lot but okay.
Responsibilities
- 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).
- Engineering and implementing real-time automation controls and information solutions.
- Architecting full-system solutions (control logic, SCADA/HMI, networking, MES, data flow, safety systems).
- System programming, debugging, troubleshooting, and testing across multi-vendor platforms.
- Performing hands-on PLC/PAC development, SCADA and HMI design, and integration.
- Creating methodologies and performing advanced problem-solving on complex automation issues.
- Learning and adapting to new technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
- Design & Documentation: Conceptualizing technical solutions during the design phase of the project life cycle; Creating documentation including engineering notes, proposals, specifications, design traceability, FAT/SAT procedures, change-control documents, and case studies; Reviewing technical documentation and translating requirements into actionable engineering tasks.
- Commissioning & Client Support: Commissioning new solutions at client sites and identifying opportunities for improvements; Troubleshooting real-time issues during deployment and operation; Reviewing SCADA screens, PLC logic, and design deliverables produced by remote team members; Representing Grantek professionally in enterprise client environments.
- Collaboration & Leadership: Meeting with stakeholders to gather requirements and clarify objectives; Communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences; Coordinating work with remote teams across multiple time zones; Mentoring colleagues and contributing expertise to the broader engineering team; Managing task prioritization across 5–10 active projects simultaneously.
But note we have duplicated some content: first bullet includes many responsibilities; then we list again. Might be redundant but we must preserve all substantive info; we could combine but not lose detail. Perhaps better to keep the list as given in posting: "Primary Job Responsibilities:" then bullet list. Also there are sub-sections: Design & Documentation, Commissioning & Client Support, Collaboration & Leadership. We could keep them as separate under responsibilities or separate sections? The instruction: Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can have one list for responsibilities, but we can also have multiple lists if they are separate categories. However we must not invent sections. Could keep a single responsibilities list that includes all items.
Let's extract the responsibilities list from posting:
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Engineering and implementing real-time automation controls and information solutions.
- Architecting full-system solutions (control logic, SCADA/HMI, networking, MES, data flow, safety systems).
- System programming, debugging, troubleshooting, and testing across multi-vendor platforms.
- Performing hands-on PLC/PAC development, SCADA and HMI design, and integration.
- Creating methodologies and performing advanced problem-solving on complex automation issues.
- Learning and adapting to new technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
- Design & Documentation
- Conceptualizing technical solutions during the design phase of the project life cycle.
- Creating documentation including engineering notes, proposals, specifications, design traceability, FAT/SAT procedures, change-control documents, and case studies.
- Reviewing technical documentation and translating requirements into actionable engineering tasks.
- Commissioning & Client Support
- Commissioning new solutions at client sites and identifying opportunities for improvements.
- Troubleshooting real-time issues during deployment and operation.
- Reviewing SCADA screens, PLC logic, and design deliverables produced by remote team members.
- Representing Grantek professionally in enterprise client environments.
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Meeting with stakeholders to gather requirements and clarify objectives.
- Communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Coordinating work with remote teams across multiple time zones.
- Mentoring colleagues and contributing expertise to the broader engineering team.
- Managing task prioritization across 5–10 active projects simultaneously.
Also earlier paragraph: "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)." That's also a responsibility.
We could include that as first bullet.
Thus responsibilities list will be long but okay.
Now Requirements/Qualifications/Skills.
Qualifications: "Successful or upcoming completion of a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related Engineering Technology discipline. 6–8+ years of practical experience with PLCs, SCADA/HMI, networking, databases, motion, safety, or high-level programming (as outlined in the Technologies Used section). Academic or industry experience with Ignition (Vision & Perspective), Allen-Bradley, and/or Beckhoff TwinCAT strongly preferred. Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, and able to learn complex systems quickly. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong organizational ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments. Valid Driver’s License and full-time access to a personal vehicle. Willingness to travel 30–50% as needed for client and commissioning work. Flexibility for local travel with occasional day trips, and the opportunity for additional travel throughout North America based on individual preferences and project requirements."
Skills: "Key-skills and interests: machine and process control, high-level programming, information solutions, database development, operational efficiency, mechatronics." Also Technologies Used list.
We could make a Skills section that includes key-skills and technologies used.
But we must not create thin sections; better to combine Qualifications and Skills into Requirements? However instruction says we can use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We need to decide which to include based on content. We have qualifications (education, experience, traits, license, travel). We have skills (key-skills and interests, technologies used). We could make two sections: Qualifications and Skills.
But we must avoid filler. Both have substantive content.
Thus:
Qualifications
- Successful or upcoming completion of a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related Engineering Technology discipline.
- 6–8+ years of practical experience with PLCs, SCADA/HMI, networking, databases, motion, safety, or high-level programming (as outlined in the Technologies Used section).
- Academic or industry experience with Ignition (Vision & Perspective), Allen-Bradley, and/or Beckhoff TwinCAT strongly preferred.
- Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, and able to learn complex systems quickly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments.
- Valid Driver’s License and full-time access to a personal vehicle.
- Willingness to travel 30–50% as needed for client and commissioning work.
- Flexibility for local travel with occasional day trips, and the opportunity for additional travel throughout North America based on individual preferences and project requirements.
Skills
- Key-skills and interests: machine and process control, high-level programming, information solutions, database
for prose. We must not include headings with filler text. Let's craft sections:
About the role
From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people. Do you want to have an impact on creating products from today’s top brands? Does having a company care about your career today and into the future motivate you? Does an environment where your opinions matter excite you? Are you a natural born tinkerer? If so, you have found your next calling! 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: Mondelez, Brita, Molson Coors, Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz, to name a few. We offer an atmosphere where you can express your creative ideas and talents by working on a variety of projects and technologies. Using today’s leading edge technology, you will partner with clients to solve their most complex manufacturing and industrial information problems. At Grantek, we provide a competitive and all-encompassing compensation package, emphasising our commitment to our employees' well-being. Our benefits, including top-notch medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, and flexible work schedules, reflect our dedication to fostering a supportive work environment. We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture, one that empowers employees, promotes knowledge-sharing, and encourages strong friendships and social connections amongst all team members. We are a team of dedicated Engineers and Designers with an average of 7 years’ tenure at Grantek. The vast majority of our employees have started off their careers at Grantek and have grown into successful senior team members who are integral to our client's manufacturing processes.
That's a lot but okay.Responsibilities
- 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).
- Engineering and implementing real-time automation controls and information solutions.
- Architecting full-system solutions (control logic, SCADA/HMI, networking, MES, data flow, safety systems).
- System programming, debugging, troubleshooting, and testing across multi-vendor platforms.
- Performing hands-on PLC/PAC development, SCADA and HMI design, and integration.
- Creating methodologies and performing advanced problem-solving on complex automation issues.
- Learning and adapting to new technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
- Design & Documentation: Conceptualizing technical solutions during the design phase of the project life cycle; Creating documentation including engineering notes, proposals, specifications, design traceability, FAT/SAT procedures, change-control documents, and case studies; Reviewing technical documentation and translating requirements into actionable engineering tasks.
- Commissioning & Client Support: Commissioning new solutions at client sites and identifying opportunities for improvements; Troubleshooting real-time issues during deployment and operation; Reviewing SCADA screens, PLC logic, and design deliverables produced by remote team members; Representing Grantek professionally in enterprise client environments.
- Collaboration & Leadership: Meeting with stakeholders to gather requirements and clarify objectives; Communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences; Coordinating work with remote teams across multiple time zones; Mentoring colleagues and contributing expertise to the broader engineering team; Managing task prioritization across 5–10 active projects simultaneously.
- under responsibilities or separate sections? The instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can have one list for responsibilities, but we can also have multiple lists if they are separate categories. However we must not invent sections. Could keep a single responsibilities list that includes all items.
Let's extract the responsibilities list from posting:
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Engineering and implementing real-time automation controls and information solutions.
- Architecting full-system solutions (control logic, SCADA/HMI, networking, MES, data flow, safety systems).
- System programming, debugging, troubleshooting, and testing across multi-vendor platforms.
- Performing hands-on PLC/PAC development, SCADA and HMI design, and integration.
- Creating methodologies and performing advanced problem-solving on complex automation issues.
- Learning and adapting to new technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
- Design & Documentation
- Conceptualizing technical solutions during the design phase of the project life cycle.
- Creating documentation including engineering notes, proposals, specifications, design traceability, FAT/SAT procedures, change-control documents, and case studies.
- Reviewing technical documentation and translating requirements into actionable engineering tasks.
- Commissioning & Client Support
- Commissioning new solutions at client sites and identifying opportunities for improvements.
- Troubleshooting real-time issues during deployment and operation.
- Reviewing SCADA screens, PLC logic, and design deliverables produced by remote team members.
- Representing Grantek professionally in enterprise client environments.
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Meeting with stakeholders to gather requirements and clarify objectives.
- Communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Coordinating work with remote teams across multiple time zones.
- Mentoring colleagues and contributing expertise to the broader engineering team.
- Managing task prioritization across 5–10 active projects simultaneously.
Also earlier paragraph: "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)." That's also a responsibility.
We could include that as first bullet.
Thus responsibilities list will be long but okay.
Now Requirements/Qualifications/Skills.
Qualifications: "Successful or upcoming completion of a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related Engineering Technology discipline. 6–8+ years of practical experience with PLCs, SCADA/HMI, networking, databases, motion, safety, or high-level programming (as outlined in the Technologies Used section). Academic or industry experience with Ignition (Vision & Perspective), Allen-Bradley, and/or Beckhoff TwinCAT strongly preferred. Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, and able to learn complex systems quickly. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong organizational ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments. Valid Driver’s License and full-time access to a personal vehicle. Willingness to travel 30–50% as needed for client and commissioning work. Flexibility for local travel with occasional day trips, and the opportunity for additional travel throughout North America based on individual preferences and project requirements."
Skills: "Key-skills and interests: machine and process control, high-level programming, information solutions, database development, operational efficiency, mechatronics." Also Technologies Used list.
We could make a Skills section that includes key-skills and technologies used.
But we must not create thin sections; better to combine Qualifications and Skills into Requirements? However instruction says we can use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We need to decide which to include based on content. We have qualifications (education, experience, traits, license, travel). We have skills (key-skills and interests, technologies used). We could make two sections: Qualifications and Skills.
But we must avoid filler. Both have substantive content.
Thus:
Qualifications
- Successful or upcoming completion of a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related Engineering Technology discipline.
- 6–8+ years of practical experience with PLCs, SCADA/HMI, networking, databases, motion, safety, or high-level programming (as outlined in the Technologies Used section).
- Academic or industry experience with Ignition (Vision & Perspective), Allen-Bradley, and/or Beckhoff TwinCAT strongly preferred.
- Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, and able to learn complex systems quickly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments.
- Valid Driver’s License and full-time access to a personal vehicle.
- Willingness to travel 30–50% as needed for client and commissioning work.
- Flexibility for local travel with occasional day trips, and the opportunity for additional travel throughout North America based on individual preferences and project requirements.
Skills
- Key-skills and interests: machine and process control, high-level programming, information solutions, database