What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at DSI Innovations?
Why Join DSI Innovations?
At DSI Innovations, you’re not just another field tech—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.