About the role#
As a Controls Engineer Co-op, you will work with our process, packaging, and building engineers to design and build food and beverage processing facilities. You will assist in the startup, commissioning, and qualification of production lines and equipment. This role requires regular on-site presence to troubleshoot and diagnose systems at client facilities.
What you'll do#
- Design and troubleshoot software and hardware for control systems using PLCs.
- Automate manufacturing processes using instrumentation and control systems.
- Develop new PLC applications, interfaces, or embedded controls.
- Design, specify, wire, and procure control panel and electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot network infrastructures, including Ethernet and Profibus.
- Manage installation contractors during construction phases.
- Develop bid documentation for electrical, automation, and low voltage vendors.
- Document technical specifications and operating procedures.
- Research automation materials and best practices.
What you'll need#
- Current Sophomore or Junior status in a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering program or a related field.
- 0-3 years of experience or schooling with platforms like Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc, or Honeywell.
- Familiarity with design and implementation of process network infrastructures.
- Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD.
- Skills in Visual Basic, SQL, or MS Access are a plus.
- Professional communication skills for client-facing interactions.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Capability to work in an industrial manufacturing setting.
Location & details#
- Location: Duluth, Georgia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Travel: Up to 50% travel required to visit project sites for installation and startup phases.
- Employment: Full-time, rolling term.
About Dennis Group
Dennis Group is a design-build firm focused on the food and beverage industry. Founded in 1987, the company manages projects ranging from facility design to construction management. It operates from its headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts, with additional offices across the United States, Canada, and Brazil. The firm employs approximately 694 people.
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