Automation & Controls Engineer - Mid-Level (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Dennis Group Inc is a design-build engineering firm and general contractor specializing in food and beverage facilities. Automation & controls engineers work with process, packaging, and building engineers to startup, commission, and qualify production lines on site.

The role requires strong software/hardware troubleshooting, PLC programming, and network infrastructure design across projects, with substantial travel to client facilities during installation and startup phases.

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 Database programming skills a plus
• 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 Required

Responsibilities

• Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level engineer
• With general supervision, designs and troubleshoot both software and hardware necessary for control systems utilizing PLCs for integration of manufacturing systems
• Automates manufacturing processes through the use of instrumentation or controls systems
• Design, diagnose, and troubleshoot network infrastructures - Ethernet, DeviceNet, AS-i, Profibus etc.
• Develops new PLC applications, interfaces, or embedded controls
• Develops new or modifies 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
• Assist with coordinating with other engineer disciplines
• Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions and makes recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations
• Develop bid documentation for Electrical, Automation, and Low Voltage (network, security) vendors
• Documents specifications and operating procedures
• Project primary client technical contact
• Interface and manage installation contractors during construction
• ResearchingAutomation & Controls materials and best practices
• Supporting talent growth within our organization
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.

Skills

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

GE Fanuc

Visual Basic/SQL/MS Access

Industrial networking (Ethernet/Device

Industrial manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Dennis Group Inc is a design-build engineering firm and general contractor specializing in food and beverage facilities. Automation & controls engineers work with process, packaging, and building engineers to startup, commission, and qualify production lines on site.

The role requires strong software/hardware troubleshooting, PLC programming, and network infrastructure design across projects, with substantial travel to client facilities during installation and startup phases.