Automation & Controls Engineer: Onsite Startup Expert

Dennis Group; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Bonus

Profit sharing

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group is a design-build engineering firm and general contractor specializing in food and beverage processing facilities. Automation & controls engineers work with process, packaging, and building teams to meet startup and commissioning goals.

Regular onsite presence is required to diagnose, troubleshoot, and startup production lines, equipment, and facilities. The role blends software and hardware design and troubleshooting for control systems, with frequent interface to client projects

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
• Must meet travel requirement - 35% to 50% travel

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
• Researching Automation & 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

Honeywell Systems

Visual Basic

SQL

MS Access

PC networking

MS Office

AutoCAD

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Visual Basic

SQL

MS Access

Ethernet/DeviceNet/Profibus networking

AutoCAD

Job description

Dennis Group is a design-build engineering firm and general contractor specializing in food and beverage processing facilities. Automation & controls engineers work with process, packaging, and building teams to meet startup and commissioning goals.

Regular onsite presence is required to diagnose, troubleshoot, and startup production lines, equipment, and facilities. The role blends software and hardware design and troubleshooting for control systems, with frequent interface to client projects