Junior Automation & Controls Engineer - PLCs & Networks

Dennis Group Inc; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO incl. open vacation policy

Bonus

Profit sharing

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group is a leading provider of food plant design, engineering, and construction services. We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world.

We specialize in automation and controls for manufacturing systems. We seek a (B.E.E.) engineer with up to 3 years of experience in electrical engineering and industrial automation to design, troubleshoot, and implement control systems, panels, and network infrastructure on challenging projects

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

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

Job description

Dennis Group is a leading provider of food plant design, engineering, and construction services. We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world.

We specialize in automation and controls for manufacturing systems. We seek a (B.E.E.) engineer with up to 3 years of experience in electrical engineering and industrial automation to design, troubleshoot, and implement control systems, panels, and network infrastructure on challenging projects