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Automation Engineer

  • On-site
    • Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Job 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.

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