Senior Controls Engineer

Overview

Senior Controls Engineer role at Dennis Group. 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 clients' expectations in startup, commissioning, and qualifying their food and beverage production facilities. The role requires regular onsite presence to diagnose, troubleshoot, and support the operational startup of client production lines, equipment, and facilities. Both software and hardware design and troubleshooting skills are required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex issues and refer more complex issues to a higher-level engineer, team lead, or manager
• Design and troubleshoot software and hardware for control systems utilizing PLCs for integration of manufacturing systems
• Automate manufacturing processes through instrumentation and 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 setup and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading existing facilities
• Design, specify, wire, and procure control panel equipment (safety circuits, I / O, networks, etc.)
• Design, specify, and procure electrical equipment (MCCs, panelboards, transformers, etc.)
• Create design basis documents and scope of work
• Develop functional descriptions and analysis documents for devices
• Understand size and placement of control / electrical panels
• Specify, procure, configure, and troubleshoot controls hardware and field instrumentation
• Coordinate with other engineer disciplines
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and make recommendations to improve efficiency or quality
• Create commissioning and start-up checklists
• Observe rough-in construction for compliance with plans, specs, and details
• Act as project primary client technical contact
• Develop bid documentation for Electrical, Automation, and Low Voltage vendors
• Document specifications and operating procedures
• Interface and manage installation contractors during construction
• Research automation & controls materials and best practices
• Support talent growth within the organization
• Provide coaching and / or mentoring to subordinate groups when directed

Qualifications

Travel

Up to 50% travel required to visit project sites 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. Dennis Group offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans. Dennis Group is an equal employment opportunity employer (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Note : This description reflects the current job and is subject to change without notice.

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