Automation Engineer (Experienced)

About the role

Automation Engineers at DMC apply their programming skills and understanding of engineering fundamentals to provide solutions that involve developing software to interface with and control hardware. Our engineers work independently as well as collaborate with teams and clients, including maintaining daily communication, assisting with project management and developing business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Programs applications in accordance with DMC programming standards and best practices to meet and exceed customer requirements
• Commits solutions at customer sites (domestic/international travel as needed), troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
• Works with most industrial PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Ignition, etc.)
• Continuously learns relevant technologies with guidance, gaining knowledge in sales, business development, and project processes
• Supports system architecture design, performs engineering tasks at all stages, and takes on both leading and supporting roles
• Mentors and technically advises new team members
• Conveys deliverables to customers through various communication methods and develops and maintains relationships

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or related field)
• Minimum GPA of 3.45-7+ years of relevant experience
• Proficient in programming, including text-based languages and object-oriented concepts
• Quickly learns new technologies, understands complex systems, and builds on established patterns and models
• Efficiently manages multiple projects, works directly with customers, and responds to their needs
• Experience designing projects in industrial automation systems (e.g. PLCs, Motion Control, Process Control, HMI, SCADA, Robots, Machine Vision, etc.)
• Interest in working across a variety of industries
• Experience leading and/or mentoring technical project teams (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop project proposals
• 10% - 20% travel