Dennis Group · 19 hours ago
Entry Level Automation/Controls Engineer (Start May 2026)
Springfield, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$78K/yr - $82K/yr
0+ years expDennis Group is a design/build engineering firm specializing in food and beverage processing facilities. They are seeking an Entry Level Automation/Controls Engineer to work closely with process, packaging, and building engineers to support the startup, commissioning, and qualification of production facilities.
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Responsibilities
Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level engineer
Design and troubleshoot both software and hardware necessary for control systems utilizing PLCs for integration of manufacturing systems
Automate manufacturing processes through the use of instrumentation or 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 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
Design, specify, and procure electrical equipment, e.g. MCCs, panelboards, transformers, etc
Specify, procure, configure, and troubleshoot controls hardware and field instrumentation
Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions and make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations
Develop bid documentation for Electrical, Automation, and Low Voltage (network, security) vendors
Document specifications and operating procedures
Interface and manage installation contractors during construction
Research Automation & Controls materials and best practices
Support talent growth within our organization
Qualification
Required
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, Honeywell Systems
0-3 years of work experience or schooling in Visual Basic, SQL, MS ACCESS Database programming skills a plus
0-3 years of work experience or schooling with design and implementation process network infrastructures (Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, ProfiBus, etc.)
0-3 years of work experience and/or internship(s) in an industrial manufacturing setting
Database programming skills a plus
Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD Required
This role is client facing, those successful in this role are professional, self-motivated, and energetic individuals with excellent communication and inter-personal skills
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
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
Up to 50% travel required to visit project sites and other offices
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Paid time off including an open vacation policy
Bonus
Profit-sharing
Retirement plans
Company
Dennis Group
We are the #1 food and beverage design-build firm in the United States.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey R. Lewandoski, P.E.
Senior Partner
Mary Frances Stotler
Senior Partner
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