Automation / Controls Engineer I

IFAB Engineering Partners LP; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonus

Profit-sharing

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer or Controls Engineer to join our on-site team in Duluth, GA. You will design, diagnose, and troubleshoot control systems, PLCs, and electrical equipment for food manufacturing facilities, working closely with clients and installation teams.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of experience, familiarity with major PLC brands, and strong communication skills. This full-time, on-site role requires up to 50% travel to client sites and ongoing collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc, Honeywell.
• 0–3 years of experience with Visual Basic, SQL, MS Access.
• 0–3 years of experience with industrial network infrastructures (Ethernet, Control Net, ProfiBus).
• 0–3 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• MS Office and AutoCAD proficiency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with client focus.
• Travel up to 50% for installation and startup.

Responsibilities

• Handle basic issues and refer complex ones to senior engineer.
• Design and troubleshoot control systems using PLCs for manufacturing integration.
• Automate manufacturing processes using instrumentation or controls.
• Design, diagnose, and troubleshoot network infrastructures (Ethernet, DeviceNet, Profibus).
• Develop PLC applications, interfaces, or embedded controls.
• Prepare bid documentation for Electrical, Automation, and Low Voltage vendors.
• Document specifications and operating procedures.
• Coordinate with installation contractors during construction.

Skills

Allen Bradley

Siemens

GE Fanuc

Honeywell

Visual Basic

SQL

MS Access

AutoCAD

Network infrastructure knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

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Atlanta
2445 Commerce Ave
Bldg. 2300, Suite 100
Duluth, GA 30096, USA

Atlanta
2445 Commerce Ave
Bldg. 2300, Suite 100
Duluth, GA 30096, USA

• On-site
• Automation & Controls Eng
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: AUTOM001314

Description

Responsibilities

• Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level engineer
• Design and troubleshoot both software and hardware necessary for control systems utilizing PLCs for integration of manufacturing systems.
• Automate manufacturing processes through the use of instrumentation or controls systems.
• Design, diagnose, and troubleshoot network infrastructures - Ethernet, DeviceNet, AS-i, Profibus etc.
• Develop new PLC applications, interfaces, or embedded controls
• Develop new or modify existing set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities
• Design, specify, wire, and procure control panel equipment, e.g. safety circuits, I/O, networks, etc.
• Design, specify, and procure electrical equipment, e.g. MCCs, panelboards, transformers, etc.
• Specify, procure, configure, and troubleshoot controls hardware and field instrumentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions and make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations
• Develop bid documentation for Electrical, Automation, and Low Voltage (network, security) vendors
• Document specifications and operating procedures
• Interface and manage installation contractors during construction
• ResearchAutomation & Controls materials and best practices
• Support talent growth within our organization

Required Education Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling and familiarity with Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc, Honeywell Systems.
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in Visual Basic, SQL, MS ACCESS Database programming skills a plus
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling with design and implementation process network infrastructures (Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, ProfiBus, etc.)
• 0-3 years of work experience and/or internship(s) in an industrial manufacturing setting
• Database programming skills a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD Required
• This role is client facing, those successfulin this role are professional, self-motivated, and energetic individuals with excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Must meet travel requirement - you will spend significant time in our client's facilitiesduring installation and startup/commissioning/qualification phases of a project – 35% to 50% of any given time of the year.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking during installation, commissioning and startup.
• Must be able to lift-up to 30 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement

• Up to 50% travel required to visit project sites and other offices.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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