Controls Engineer Co-Op: Food Plant Automation

IFAB Engineering Partners LP; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Group, a design/build engineering firm and general contractor, seeks Automation & Controls Engineers to work with process, packaging, and building engineers for startup, commissioning, and qualification of food & beverage facilities. Role requires regular onsite presence and travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities include designing and troubleshooting software/hardware, PLC integration, network infrastructures, panel design, and vendor coordination.

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, those successful in 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 facilities during installation and startup/commissioning/qualification phases of a project – 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 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Tools

Allen Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

GE Fanuc

Honeywell Systems

Visual Basic

SQL

MS Access

Ethernet

DeviceNet

ControlNet

Profibus

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Dennis Group, a design/build engineering firm and general contractor, seeks Automation & Controls Engineers to work with process, packaging, and building engineers for startup, commissioning, and qualification of food & beverage facilities. Role requires regular onsite presence and travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities include designing and troubleshooting software/hardware, PLC integration, network infrastructures, panel design, and vendor coordination.