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DCS Programmer (Delta & Foxboro)

Jobot
Virginia, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
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Job details:
For DCS Programmers, my client offers the opportunity to work on real-world, production-critical automation systems that directly impact mill operations!

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Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year


A bit about us:

We are seeking a DCS Programmer / Automation Engineer to support, maintain, and modernize distributed control systems in large-scale industrial environments. This role is hands-on, customer-facing, and focused on mission-critical production systems where reliability, safety, and uptime are essential.

The position offers strong autonomy and exposure to a wide range of control systems, processes, and customer sites, making it ideal for engineers who enjoy solving real-world problems close to operations.


Why join us?

Competitive compensation and benefits

Long-term career stability in a capital-intensive industry

High level of autonomy and ownership in day-to-day work

Exposure to complex, real-world industrial systems

Opportunity to build deep technical expertise while working closely with customers


Job Details

What You’ll Do

Configure, program, and support DCS-based control systems in live production environments

Perform system upgrades, migrations, troubleshooting, and on-site commissioning

Work directly with operators, engineers, and maintenance teams to diagnose issues and implement improvements

Support control logic changes, HMI updates, alarm management, and system documentation

Participate in startup, testing, and validation activities for new and existing systems

Travel to customer sites as needed to support projects and service engagements

What You’ll Need

Experience programming and supporting DCS platforms in an industrial environment

Strong understanding of process control, instrumentation, and automation principles

Ability to troubleshoot control systems in production-critical settings

Comfort working directly with customers in operational environments

Strong communication skills and a practical, solution-oriented mindset

Willingness to travel regionally for project and service work

Experience with PLCs, HMIs, batch systems, or legacy control systems is a plus.

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