Controls Engineer I

External Dennis Group Jobs•Austin, TX

About The Position

Dennis Group is a design-build engineering firm and general contractor that designs and builds food and beverage processing facilities. Automation & Controls Engineers work closely with process, packaging, and building engineers to meet client expectations during startup, commissioning, and qualification of production facilities. The role requires regular onsite presence at client facilities to diagnose, troubleshoot, and support operational startup of production lines, equipment, and facilities. It involves applying standard engineering techniques to design, develop, and maintain instrumentation and control systems, with both software and hardware design and troubleshooting skills.

Requirements

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, or Honeywell systems.
0–3 years of work experience or schooling in Visual Basic, SQL, or MS Access.
0–3 years of work experience or schooling with design and implementation of process network infrastructures, such as Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, or ProfiBus.
0–3 years of work experience and/or internships in an industrial manufacturing setting.
Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD.
Professional, self-motivated, and energetic, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet travel requirements, spending up to 50% of the year at client facilities during installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification phases.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods and to stand and walk for prolonged periods during installation, commissioning, and startup.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Database programming skills.

Responsibilities

Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to a higher-level engineer.
Design and troubleshoot software and hardware for control systems utilizing PLCs to integrate manufacturing systems.
Automate manufacturing processes using instrumentation or control systems.
Design, diagnose, and troubleshoot network infrastructures, including Ethernet, DeviceNet, AS-i, and Profibus.
Develop new PLC applications, interfaces, or embedded controls.
Develop new or modify existing setup and commissioning for new facilities or upgrades to existing facilities.
Design, specify, wire, and procure control panel equipment, including safety circuits, I/O, and networks.
Design, specify, and procure electrical equipment, including MCCs, panelboards, and transformers.
Specify, procure, configure, and troubleshoot controls hardware and field instrumentation.
Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions and recommend improvements to operational efficiency or quality.
Develop bid documentation for Electrical, Automation, and Low Voltage vendors, including network and security vendors.
Document specifications and operating procedures.
Interface with and manage installation contractors during construction.
Research Automation & Controls materials and best practices.
Support talent growth within the organization.