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DMC Engineering • Detroit, Michigan, United States
Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 / year
Role & seniority: Senior Automation Engineer (Engineering Levels II & III; 3–5+ years required). For 5+ years, consider the Senior Engineer path; hybrid role.
Stack/tools: Industrial automation systems (PLC/Motion/Process Control, HMI, SCADA); platforms incl. Siemens, Rockwell, Ignition; robotics and machine vision familiarity; programming (text-based and OO); system architecture support.
Program applications per DMC standards to meet customer requirements.
Commission and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems at customer sites (domestic/international travel).
Design/execute engineering tasks across project stages; mentor new team members; develop customer deliverables and relationships.
BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or related); GPA ≥ 3.4.
3–5+ years in industrial automation; proficient programming skills; ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Strong communication (written/verbal); project management and direct customer interaction; 25% travel.
Experience in sales, business development, or project proposal development.
Experience with multiple automation platforms beyond core PLC/HMI/SCADA; familiarity with motion control, robotics, machine vision.
Location & work type: Hybrid work arrangement; 25% travel (domestic/international).
(Hybrid)
Are you ready for a challenge? Do you enjoy programming and working with electrical/mechanical systems? As an Automation Engineer, apply your programming skills and engineering knowledge to develop software solutions that interface with and control hardware. This role combines independent work with collaboration across teams and clients, involving daily communication, project management assistance, and building lasting 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.
If you have 5+ years of relevant experience, please apply to our Senior Engineer role instead.***
Engineering Levels II & III (3-5+ years relevant experience)
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 Mentors and technically advises new team members Conveys deliverables to customers through various communication methods and develops and maintains relationships
Engineering Levels II & III (3-5+ years relevant experience)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or related field) Minimum GPA of 3.4 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.) Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop project proposals 25% travel required
Starting compensation is based on industry, relevant experience and location standards.
Engineer Levels II & III (3-5 years relevant experience): $95,000 - $115,000
Engineering Levels III & Above (5-10 years relevant experience): $115,000 - $165,000+
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