Automation & Controls Engineer I - Plant Automation

Dennis Group Inc; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, troubleshoot, and optimize control systems for manufacturing facilities. You will work with PLCs, electrical equipment, and network infrastructures while collaborating with clients and contractors on-site.

The role requires up to 50% travel to client sites for installation, startup, and commissioning phases, and involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• 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, professional, self-motivated, and energetic with excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Must meet travel requirement - 35% to 50% of any given time of the year.

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 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 to improve efficiency or quality
• Develop bid documentation for Electrical, Automation, and Low Voltage vendors
• Document specifications and operating procedures
• Interface and manage installation contractors during construction
• Research Automation & Controls materials and best practices
• Support talent growth within our organization

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Client communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Visual Basic

SQL

MS Access

AutoCAD

Job description

Dennis Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, troubleshoot, and optimize control systems for manufacturing facilities. You will work with PLCs, electrical equipment, and network infrastructures while collaborating with clients and contractors on-site.

The role requires up to 50% travel to client sites for installation, startup, and commissioning phases, and involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, high-quality solutions.