Technical Project Manager

About the role

Grantek is a recognized leading provider of integrated automation, smart manufacturing and industrial information solutions in the global marketplace. We partner with some of the world’s most respected Fortune 100 companies and recognized consumer brands—including Tassimo, Brita, MillerCoors, Coca-Cola, and Kraft-Heinz—to deliver complex manufacturing and industrial information solutions. This is not a typical project management role; we seek a technically grounded engineer who can own the full lifecycle of automation projects, from identifying opportunities with clients through design, development, on-site commissioning, and handover.

Responsibilities

• Represent Grantek at local client sites in the Portland area: build relationships, understand client needs, and identify new project opportunities.
• Evaluate new project opportunities and develop technical proposals, including scope definition, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage project activities from conception through commissioning, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and progress tracking.
• Contribute hands-on to PlantPAx DCS development, including configuration of process objects, faceplates, alarm management, and batch control sequences.
• Develop and maintain PLC/PAC programs in Studio 5000 Logix Designer for process control applications.
• Configure HMI and SCADA visualization using FactoryTalk View SE and/or other platforms.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and deliverables to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Commission new solutions at client sites; find opportunities for improvements and follow-on work.
• Create documentation, including project proposals, engineering notes, design traceability documentation, and case studies.
• Collaborate with Grantek’s engineering team to ensure successful project delivery across all phases.
• Follow up on pending quotes and maintain consistency in quoting by following corporate guidelines.
• Learn new technologies and mentor colleagues on your areas of expertise.

Technologies Used

• Process Automation Platforms: Rockwell Automation PlantPAx DCS, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk Batch, FactoryTalk Historian
• PLC Programming Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, Siemens, Omron, Modicon, GE
• System Networking: Ethernet, Routing and Switching, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, DH+, Remote IO, Modbus
• HMI Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley (FactoryTalk View SE/ME), Wonderware, Schneider Electric
• SCADA Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Inductive Automation (Ignition), Wonderware, GE, Siemens
• Servo Motion Control: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley (Kinetix), Emerson, Omron
• Vision Platforms: Cognex, Datalogic, Keyence
• MES Platforms: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley (FactoryTalk ProductionCentre), Sepasoft, Wonderware
• High-level Programming: C#, HTML5, .NET, Cloud, SQL, VB, VBA
• Database Platforms: Microsoft, Oracle
• Operating Systems: Microsoft (current and legacy to NT), Unix, Linux
• Project Documentation: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project

Qualifications

• Successful or upcoming completion of B.Sc. Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related Engineering Technology degree.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation PlantPAx DCS and Studio 5000 Logix Designer is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with PlantPAx process objects, alarm management, and batch control is a significant asset.
• Experience with Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform (Vision & Perspective) is an asset.
• Understanding of process control fundamentals including PID loop tuning, regulatory control, and batch process sequencing.
• Interest or experience in project management, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—client-facing with ability to build trust and credibility with client engineering and management teams.
• Ability to evaluate client needs and translate them into clear, well-structured technical proposals.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with a distributed engineering team.
• Valid Driver’s License and full-time access to a personal vehicle.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%–30% across the USA and Canada.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation package
• Retirement plan
• Company-paid benefits
• Flexible work hours
• Education and career development program

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $95,000 per year, complemented by benefits, bonuses, and additional extra-hours payments.