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DMC Engineering • St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Salary: $100,000 - $165,000 / year
Role & seniority: Automation Engineer, mid-to-senior (5–7+ years)
Stack/tools: Industrial automation platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Ignition, etc.); PLC/ HMI/SCADA; motion control, process control, robots, machine vision; general programming (text-based + object-oriented); system architecture support
Develop software to interface with and control hardware; follow DMC standards
Commission solutions at customer sites (travel as needed), troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems
Lead and manage multiple projects; mentor/technical lead for new team members; communicate deliverables and maintain client relationships
BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or related) with 3.4+ GPA
5–7+ years of relevant experience; proficient programming skills; quick learner of technologies
Experience designing industrial automation projects (PLCs, motion control, HMI/SCADA, robots, vision)
Strong written/verbal communication; ability to work with customers and develop proposals
Travel: 10–20%
Experience across multiple industries; project leadership or mentoring experience
Exposure to sales/business development and project processes
Location & work type: St. Louis, Missouri; Hybrid work arrangement; domestic/international travel as required
(Hybrid)
Do you like a challenge? Do you enjoy programming and working with electrical/mechanical systems? Consider the Automation Engineer role in St. Louis, Missouri! 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.
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.
Programs applications in accordance with DMC programming standards and best practices to meet and exceed customer requirements Commissions 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 Takes lead on managing multiple projects, working directly with customers, and responding to their needs Manages and technically leads new team members Conveys deliverables to customers through various communication methods and develops and maintains relationships
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or related field) Minimum GPA of 3.4 5-7+ 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 Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop project proposals 10% - 20% travel
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Compensation is based on relevant experience, industry and location standards.
Salary Range
$100,000—$165,000 USD