Automation & Controls Engineer II

Overview

Design, develop, and troubleshoot automation/control systems for food & beverage plants.

Key Responsibilities

• control panel
• plc development
• network design
• commissioning
• automation research
• bid documentation

Tasks

-Interface and manage installation contractors during construction -Researching Automation & Controls materials and best practices -Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor. -Develops new or modifies 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. -Automates manufacturing processes through the use of instrumentation or controls systems. -Develop bid documentation for Electrical, Automation, and Low Voltage (network, security) vendors -Develops new PLC applications, interfaces, or embedded controls -Documents specifications and operating procedures -With general supervision, designs and troubleshoot both software and hardware necessary for control systems utilizing PLCs for integration of manufacturing systems. -Specify, procure, configure, and troubleshoot controls hardware and field instrumentation -Design, diagnose, and troubleshoot network infrastructures - Ethernet, DeviceNet, AS-i, Profibus etc. -Design, specify, and procure electrical equipment, e.g. MCCs, panelboards, transformers, etc. -Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions and makes recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations -Assist with coordinating with other engineer disciplines

Requirements

• autocad
• ms office
• visual basic
• sql
• electrical eng
• allen bradley

What You Bring

-4-7 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing setting -Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD Required -Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. -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. -Must be able to lift-up to 30 pounds at times. -Prolonged periods of standing and walking during installation, commissioning and startup. -4-7 years of experience in Visual Basic, SQL, MS ACCESS Database programming skills a plus -Database programming skills a plus -This role is client facing, those successful in this role are professional, self-motivated, and energetic individuals with excellent communication and inter-personal skills. -Up to 50% travel required to visit project site and other offices. -Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field -4-7 years of experience with Design and implement process network infrastructure (Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, ProfiBus, etc.) -Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level engineer -4-7 years of experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc, Honeywell Systems.

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About Dennis Group

-A global design-build specialist focusing solely on food and beverage processing facilities. -Offers end-to-end services from feasibility studies to construction startup. -High-profile clients include Keurig Dr Pepper, SunOpta, Meati Foods, and Smucker. -Known for innovative plant designs such as vertical-farming salad facilities and fermentation plants for alternative proteins. -Ranked the top food & beverage design firm nine years straight by Engineering News-Record.

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