Controls Engineer II

Job Summary

As a design build engineering firm and general contractor that designs and builds food and beverage processing facilities, Dennis Group’s automation & controls engineers work closely with our process, packaging and building engineers to meet our clients’ expectations in startup, commissioning, and qualifying their food and beverage production facilities. The role requires regular onsite presence to ensure necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, and operational startup of our client’s production lines, equipment, and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level engineer
• With general supervision, designs and troubleshoot both software and hardware necessary for control systems utilizing PLCs for integration of manufacturing systems
• Automates manufacturing processes through the use of instrumentation or controls systems
• Designs, diagnose, and troubleshoot network infrastructures - Ethernet, DeviceNet, AS-i, Profibus etc.
• Develops new PLC applications, interfaces, or embedded controls
• Develops new or modifies existing set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities
• Designs, specifies, wires, and procures control panel equipment, e.g. safety circuits, I/O, networks, etc.
• Designs, specifies, and procures electrical equipment, e.g. MCCs, panelboards, transformers, etc.
• Specifies, procures, configures, and troubleshoots controls hardware and field instrumentation
• Aids in coordinating with other engineer disciplines
• Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions and makes recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations
• Documents specifications and operating procedures
• Projects primary client technical contact
• Interfaces and manages installation contractors during construction
• Supports talent growth within our organization
• Provides coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience: 4-7 years of experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc, Honeywell Systems
• Skills: 4-7 years of experience with 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

Qualifications

• Skills: Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD
• 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

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. 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. 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.