Consultant, Technical Solutions

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

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, MolsonCoors, Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz, to name a few.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, retirement plan, company paid benefits, flexible work hours, and an education / career development program.  The salary range for this position is $95,000- 120,000 per year, complemented by benefits, bonuses and additional extra hours payments. For more information on what Grantek offers, visit : -company / 1366407

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.

Job Description

The Technical Solutions Consultant  is a newly created role that will be responsible for the independent technical implementation and delivery of MES / MOM, Industrial DataOps (Unified Namespace), and digital transformation solutions for Grantek clients.

This role focuses on the technical execution (“how”) of solutions , translating functional requirements into technical designs, leading hands-on configuration and development, integrating systems, and ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with Grantek standards, timelines, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Delivery & Architecture

Design and implement technical architectures for MES / MOM solutions , Industrial DataOps platforms (UNS), and digital transformation initiatives based on functional requirements and industry best practices

Translate functional requirements into scalable, maintainable technical designs that solve defined business problems and deliver measurable value

Maintain awareness of client business drivers, operational challenges, and regulatory requirements to ensure solutions are delivered with business context in mind

Collaborate closely with Functional Consultants throughout the project lifecycle to validate requirements, ensure feasibility, and align on success criteria

Implementation & Integration

Lead hands-on implementation using Ignition , Sepasoft MES modules , MQTT brokers, and related platform technologies

Configure and develop MES modules including production tracking, OEE, quality, traceability, scheduling, inventory, and maintenance

Design and implement Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures including data models (ISA-95), MQTT topic structures, and data pipelines

Integrate MES / MOM solutions with ERP, SCADA, PLCs, historians, QMS, LIMS, and analytics platforms using appropriate integration patterns and protocols

Perform scripting and development using Python and SQL , minimizing unnecessary customization

Testing, Deployment & Support

Lead unit and integration testing; support user acceptance testing (UAT)

Develop technical documentation including system architecture diagrams, data flows, configuration specifications, and deployment procedures

Support commissioning, deployment, and go-live activities, troubleshooting issues and ensuring successful production cutover

Project & Team Collaboration

Manage technical projects under $100K with guidance, including scope, schedule, and resource coordination

Collaborate with Grantek India offshore teams and extended workforce partners

Mentor junior technical consultants and participate in code reviews

Contribute to technical accelerators, templates, and reusable components

Pre-Sales & Growth Support

Support pre-sales technical activities including demonstrations, feasibility assessments, and architecture reviews

Participate in proposal development including technical estimation and solution definition

Work with clients to identify follow-on opportunities within existing engagements

Technologies Used

MES / MOM : Ignition (Inductive Automation), Sepasoft MES, Kanoa MES

Industrial DataOps / UNS : MQTT (HiveMQ, Chariot, EMQX), HighByte, SepaIQ

Integration : OPC-UA, MQTT, REST APIs, databases

Development : Python, SQL, JavaScript, Ignition SDK

Infrastructure : Windows, Linux, virtualization, AWS / Azure, containerization

Qualifications

Experience

4–7 years of experience in industrial automation, MES / MOM, or manufacturing IT

Proven hands-on experience with Ignition and / or Sepasoft

Experience implementing multiple MES functional modules

Integration experience with enterprise and shop-floor systems

Technical Skills

Strong SQL and Python scripting capabilities

Understanding of ISA-95 and manufacturing data standards

Data modeling and performance optimization experience

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Professional Attributes

Self-directed with strong execution discipline

Clear communicator with technical and functional stakeholders

Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

Strong time management and prioritization skills

Willingness to mentor junior team members

Additional Information

We are committed to the principals of equal employment opportunity and to fostering a workplace where all Grantekians feel respected and included. To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, applications are reviewed through a blend of thoughtful human evaluation and trusted AI-assisted tools.