Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - Onsite Startup Leader

IFAB Engineering Partners LP; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Group, a design-build engineering firm, seeks an Automation/Controls Engineer to support startup, commissioning, and qualification of food & beverage facilities. Role requires regular onsite presence and client-facing responsibilities across multiple facilities.

Extensive PLC and network experience is essential, with travel up to 50% anticipated. Candidate will collaborate with process, packaging and building engineers, and contribute to designing, diagnosing, and commissioning control

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years with Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc, Honeywell.
• 8+ years in Visual Basic, SQL, MS Access programming a plus.
• 8+ years designing/implementing process network infra (Ethernet, Control Net, ProfiBus).
• Experience in industrial manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot software and hardware for control systems using PLCs.
• Automate manufacturing processes via instrumentation and controls systems.
• Design and diagnose network infrastructures (Ethernet, DeviceNet, AS-i, Profibus).
• Develop PLC applications, interfaces, and embedded controls.
• Coordinate commissioning and startup activities at client sites.
• Interface with installation contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Create bid docs and design basis, and maintain docs and procedures.

Skills

Client facing

Engineering communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Allen Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

GE Fanuc

Honeywell Systems

Visual Basic

SQL

MS Access

AutoCAD

Ethernet/Network protocols

Job description

Dennis Group, a design-build engineering firm, seeks an Automation/Controls Engineer to support startup, commissioning, and qualification of food & beverage facilities. Role requires regular onsite presence and client-facing responsibilities across multiple facilities.

Extensive PLC and network experience is essential, with travel up to 50% anticipated. Candidate will collaborate with process, packaging and building engineers, and contribute to designing, diagnosing, and commissioning control