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Automation Engineer (Experienced) at DMC Engineering
Any DMC Office LocationFull-timeAutomationPosted 2 months ago
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">(Hybrid)</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><br>Description</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"><br></span><span data-contrast="auto">Do you like a challenge? Do you enjoy programming and working with electrical/mechanical systems? Consider a career as an Automation Engineer at <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">DMC</span></span>, with opportunities available in 13 of our <a href="https://www.dmcinfo.com/contact/#our-offices" target="_blank">office locations</a> nationwide (excluding Austin).</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About DMC</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"><br></span><span data-contrast="auto">DMC is a leading engineering consulting firm, delivering high-caliber engineering and custom software development services globally. Specializing in innovative solutions for manufacturing, testing, and product development, our expertise spans industries from aerospace to consumer-packaged goods to healthcare, and more. Our engineers excel in staying ahead of cutting-edge technologies and delivering top notch solutions. We prioritize technical excellence and cultivate a collaborative environment for independent and team-based work, reflecting our commitment to professional growth and providing forward-thinking solutions to clients.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong></p>
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<li>Programs applications in accordance with DMC programming standards and best practices to meet and exceed customer requirements</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Commissions solutions at customer sites (domestic/international travel as needed), troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Works with most industrial PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Ignition, etc.)</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Continuously learns relevant technologies with guidance, gaining knowledge in sales, business development, and project processes</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Supports system architecture design, performs engineering tasks at all stages, and takes on both leading and supporting roles</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Mentors and technically advises new team members</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Conveys deliverables to customers through various communication methods and develops and maintains relationships</li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Requirements</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"><br></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"><em>Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future.</em></span></span></p>
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<li data-local-id="3db2436f-c57c-49ce-a531-367a0e404215" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or related field)</li>
<li data-local-id="a4a28511-60cd-4fb0-a664-7de4d9b8689e" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Minimum GPA of 3.4</li>
<li data-local-id="a4a28511-60cd-4fb0-a664-7de4d9b8689e" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">5-7+ years of relevant experience </li>
<li data-local-id="d80eef70-f59a-4eeb-a312-133f8d1925f3" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Proficient in programming, including text-based languages and object-oriented concepts</li>
<li data-local-id="90a9f085-12ef-4748-9067-fe11c03279b4" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Quickly learns new technologies, understands complex systems, and builds on established patterns and models</li>
<li data-local-id="f2ca972f-ace4-4eaf-92d4-1d6492a53d4f" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Efficiently manages multiple projects, works directly with customers, and responds to their needs</li>
<li data-local-id="2699797e-9ead-4e9f-ab56-b7b52f7390b9" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Experience designing projects in industrial automation systems (e.g. PLCs, Motion Control, Process Control, HMI, SCADA, Robots, Machine Vision, etc.)</li>
<li data-local-id="5e7b0388-eb09-4e98-9024-5574bc9b9ddf" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Interest in working across a variety of industries</li>
<li data-local-id="9afc1613-c648-4e21-b945-305493df251b" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Experience leading and/or mentoring technical project teams (preferred) </li>
<li data-local-id="dc990d7e-b54d-4797-b503-780acacf0d1b" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop project proposals</li>
<li data-local-id="725ae110-1a3e-4401-926e-ea282b4f04ff" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">25% - 40% travel</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Compensation:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> <br></span><span data-contrast="none">Starting compensation is based on industry, relevant experience and location standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Engineer Levels II & III (3-5 years relevant experience): $95,000 - $115,000</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Engineering Levels III & Above (5-10 years relevant experience): $115,000 - $165,000+<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Additional Information:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><a href="https://www.dmcinfo.com/careers/#culture" target="_blank"><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Benefits/Culture/Bonuses and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">M</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">ore!</span></span></em></a></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><a href="https://www.dmcinfo.com/contact/#our-offices" target="_blank"><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Office Locations</span></span></em></a></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><a href="https://www.dmcinfo.com/" target="_blank"><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">DMC Website</span></span></em></a></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><a href="https://www.dmcinfo.com/blog/" target="_blank"><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Engineering Blogs</span></span></em></a></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><a href="https://www.dmcinfo.com/careers/open-positions/" target="_blank"><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Additional </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">C</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">areer </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">O</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">pportunities</span></span></em></a><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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