Automation & Controls Engineer I: PLC & Industrial Networking

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

Job summary

Dennis Group specializes in planning, designing, engineering, and building food plants for major brands globally. We seek an Electrical/Automation engineer to design and troubleshoot control systems, automate processes, and manage installations with substantial client-site travel.

Your role involves PLC-based interfaces, electrical equipment procurement, and collaboration with installation teams to ensure project success across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0-3 years in automation with Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc or Honeywell.
• 0-3 years with Visual Basic, SQL, MS Access (database programming a plus).
• 0-3 years with Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus (network infrastructures).
• 0-3 years in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD is required.
• Client-facing role requiring strong communication and professionalism.
• Travel up to 50% for installation and startup phases.

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
• Research Automation & Controls materials and best practices
• Support talent growth within our organization

Skills

0-3 years automation experience

MS Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

GE Fanuc

Honeywell Systems

Visual Basic

SQL

MS Access

Ethernet

DeviceNet

ControlNet

Profibus

AutoCAD

Job description

Dennis Group specializes in planning, designing, engineering, and building food plants for major brands globally. We seek an Electrical/Automation engineer to design and troubleshoot control systems, automate processes, and manage installations with substantial client-site travel.

Your role involves PLC-based interfaces, electrical equipment procurement, and collaboration with installation teams to ensure project success across facilities.