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Senior Automation Engineer

Dsiinnovations Thomasville, North Carolina, United States

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Posted Aug 27, 2026

Role & seniority: ** Automation Engineer (customer-facing); ~5+ years** hands-on experience (implied mid/senior)

**Stack/tools: **

  • PLC: Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, ControlLogix, PlantPAx

  • HMI/SCADA: Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, WinCC, iFix

  • Motion/controls: drives/servos, motion control systems

  • Industrial networks; reads electrical schematics and engineering docs (e.g., P&IDs)

  • Robotics (preferred): Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Universal Robots, Yaskawa/Motoman

  • Other: DCS/industrial control systems

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    • Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI/drive/network control systems for industrial automation

    • Build and sustain automation/control system architectures and ensure designs meet requirements

    • Perform testing and commissioning, including troubleshooting during implementation in manufacturing environments

  • Must-have skills:

    • Proven experience in automation/electrical engineering

    • 5+ years with motion control and electrical control panel design

    • Strong PLC programming and HMI design background

    • Ability to work with industrial networks and interpret electrical schematics/P&IDs/engineering drawings

    • Experience designing/troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment in production facilities

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Prior work designing/troubleshooting manufacturing automation systems (repeat listed as preferre

Full Description

Why Join DSI Innovations? At DSI Innovations, you’re not just another engineer—you’re a trusted expert solving real-world automation challenges in critical manufacturing environments. As a growing systems integrator, DSI invests in top-tier talent, offers high-impact technical work, and supports long-term career growth in a flexible, team-oriented culture. If you want exposure to advanced automation technologies, meaningful customer relationships, and a company that values expertise and integrity, DSI stands out.

What sets DSI apart

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • HSA, FSA, and dependent care options
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • All travel expenses covered + mileage reimbursement
  • High-visibility work supporting essential production systems
  • What You’ll Do
  • Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems for industrial automation applications including PLCs, HMIs, drives, and networks
  • Create and sustain automation and control system architectures
  • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and system owners to ensure projects are completed on-time and within budget
  • Conduct testing and commissioning of automation systems
  • Analyze system requirements for industrial automated manufacturing control systems
  • This is a customer-facing Automation Engineer role supporting industrial automation environments.
  • Minimum Qualifications Required
  • Experience with a proven track record in Automation or Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience working with motion control systems, and electrical control panel design
  • Experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment/systems in industrial manufacturing facilities
  • Knowledge of PLC programming, HMI design, industrial networks and ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs and general engineering documents/drawings
  • Preferred Experience
  • Experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment/systems in industrial manufacturing facilities
  • Knowledge of PLC programming, HMI design, industrial networks and ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs and general engineering documents/drawings

This role is ideal for candidates with experience as an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, or Electrical Engineer working with

  • PLCs (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, ControlLogix, PlantPAx)
  • SCADA systems (Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, WinCC, iFix)
  • Industrial automation and systems integration
  • Robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Universal Robots, Yaskawa / Motoman)
  • Drives, servos, and motion control
  • DCS and industrial control systems
  • About DSI Innovations
  • DSI Innovations is a technical services company specializing in system design, implementation, and commissioning for industrial control and data systems. We focus on solving complex automation challenges while building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers and employees.
  • If you’re an Automation/Electrical Engineer looking for challenging automation work, strong compensation, and a company that values expertise and relationships, we encourage you to apply.
PLC programmingHMI designIndustrial networksMotion controlElectrical control panel designSystem architectureTroubleshootingCommissioningElectrical schematicsP&IDsSCADARoboticsDrivesServosDCSSystems integrationmulti-location

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