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Automation Engineer

DSI Innovations
Carolina, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026 CLOSED ON 2/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at DSI Innovations?

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DSI Innovations is growing and in search of an Automation Engineer to support various industrial automation manufacturing facility projects. The ideal Automation Engineer candidate will have experience analyzing system requirements, designing, developing, and maintaining industrial automated manufacturing controls systems, programming, designing, and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs, and managing project timelines. We look forward to hearing from you by applying within or checking us out on our website and/or LinkedIn homepage.


Responsibilities of the Automation Engineer Include:


  • Design, develop, and troubleshoot control systems for industrial automation applications including PLCs, HMIs, drives, and networks
  • 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


Qualifications of the Automation Engineer Include:


  • 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
  • Experience with motion control systems, and electrical control panel design


Education Requirements for the Automation Engineer Include:


  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering i.e. mechanical, electrical, computer engineering or related field, or technical associates degree with equivalent experience


Salary Range and Other Benefits for the Automation Engineer Include:


  • $70,000 – $160,000, depending on years of direct experience
  • Excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical premium, matching 401K, profit sharing bonus and overtime
  • A flexible, mission-focused, teamwork environment tailored to your personal and professional goals


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Salary : $70,000 - $160,000

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