
Senior Automation Engineer
Dsiinnovations • Thomasville, North Carolina, United States
Role & seniority: ** Automation Engineer (customer-facing); ~5+ years** hands-on experience (implied mid/senior)
**Stack/tools: **
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PLC: Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, ControlLogix, PlantPAx
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HMI/SCADA: Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, WinCC, iFix
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Motion/controls: drives/servos, motion control systems
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Industrial networks; reads electrical schematics and engineering docs (e.g., P&IDs)
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Robotics (preferred): Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Universal Robots, Yaskawa/Motoman
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Other: DCS/industrial control systems
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI/drive/network control systems for industrial automation
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Build and sustain automation/control system architectures and ensure designs meet requirements
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Perform testing and commissioning, including troubleshooting during implementation in manufacturing environments
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Must-have skills:
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Proven experience in automation/electrical engineering
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5+ years with motion control and electrical control panel design
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Strong PLC programming and HMI design background
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Ability to work with industrial networks and interpret electrical schematics/P&IDs/engineering drawings
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Experience designing/troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment in production facilities
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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.