Automation & Controls Engineer II

2 hours ago


Duluth, Minnesota, United States Dennis Group Atlanta Full time
Job Description

At Dennis Group Atlanta, we're seeking a skilled Automation & Controls Engineer II to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing control systems for our clients' food and beverage processing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop 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.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Prolonged periods of standing and walking during installation, commissioning and startup.
  • Must be able to lift-up to 30 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement:

  • Up to 50% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

About Us:

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we've focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn't one thing we do, it's all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.



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