Controls Engineer Co-op: Onsite Startup + 50% Travel

Dennis Group; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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, a design/build engineering firm and general contractor for food and beverage facilities, seeks Automation & Controls Engineers to work closely with process, packaging and building engineers to support startup, commissioning and qualification at client sites.

The role requires regular onsite presence to diagnose, troubleshoot, and startup production lines and facilities. Strong PLC and network skills, plus travel, are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc or Honeywell systems.
• 0–3 years of experience with Visual Basic, SQL, MS Access is a plus.
• 0–3 years of experience with process network infrastructures (Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, ProfiBus).
• 0–3 years in an industrial manufacturing setting is preferred.
• MS Office and AutoCAD proficiency required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; travel 35–50% of time.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot software and hardware for control systems using PLCs.
• Automate manufacturing processes via instrumentation and controls.
• Design, diagnose and troubleshoot network infrastructures (Ethernet, DeviceNet, Profibus, etc.).
• Develop PLC applications, interfaces, or embedded controls.
• Setup and commission new facilities or upgrades to existing facilities.
• Specify, wire, and procure control panel equipment and electrical gear.
• Document specifications and operating procedures.
• Interface with installation contractors during construction and research best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

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/IP

Profibus

DeviceNet

ControlNet

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Dennis Group, a design/build engineering firm and general contractor for food and beverage facilities, seeks Automation & Controls Engineers to work closely with process, packaging and building engineers to support startup, commissioning and qualification at client sites.

The role requires regular onsite presence to diagnose, troubleshoot, and startup production lines and facilities. Strong PLC and network skills, plus travel, are essential to succeed.