Automation & Controls Engineer — Food Processing Startup

Dennis Group Inc; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Profit sharing

Retirement plans

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking an Automation/Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for food and beverage facilities. This role requires extensive on-site presence to diagnose, commission, and startup client lines and equipment.

Responsibilities include network design, instrumentation, panel wiring, and collaboration with process, packaging, and building engineers. Travel of up to 50% to client sites is required; strong communication and client-facing skills

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc, Honeywell systems.
• 4–7 years of experience in Visual Basic, SQL, MS Access programming.
• 4–7 years of experience with design and implement process network infrastructure (Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, ProfiBus, etc.).
• 4–7 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Database programming skills a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD.
• Role is client facing with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must meet travel requirement – up to 35–50% time at client sites.

Responsibilities

• Designs and troubleshoots software and hardware for control systems using PLCs.
• Automates manufacturing processes with instrumentation or controls systems.
• Designs, diagnoses, and troubleshoots network infrastructures (Ethernet, DeviceNet, Profibus).
• Develops new PLC applications or embedded controls.
• Sets up and commissions new facilities or upgrades existing facilities.
• Specifies, wires, and procures control panel equipment and electrical gear.
• Coordinates with other engineering disciplines and manages contractors during construction.
• Provides mentorship and coaching as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Allen Bradley/ Rockwell

Siemens

GE Fanuc

Honeywell systems

Visual Basic

SQL

MS Access

Network infrastructure

Industrial automation

MS Office

AutoCAD

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Dennis Group is seeking an Automation/Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for food and beverage facilities. This role requires extensive on-site presence to diagnose, commission, and startup client lines and equipment.

Responsibilities include network design, instrumentation, panel wiring, and collaboration with process, packaging, and building engineers. Travel of up to 50% to client sites is required; strong communication and client-facing skills