Automation Engineer

DSI Innovations; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

HSA, FSA, and dependent care options

Paid holidays and vacation

Life insurance and long-term disabled

All travel expenses covered + mileage

Job summary

DSI Innovations is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and support control systems for critical manufacturing environments. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, drives, and networks, and collaborate with engineers and project managers to deliver on-time, within-budget solutions.

The role focuses on automation architecture, testing, commissioning, and ongoing troubleshooting across multiple facilities, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with automation or electrical engineering in manufacturing settings.
• Hands-on experience with motion control systems and electrical control panel design.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems for industrial automation.
• Create and sustain automation and control system architectures.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and system owners to meet timelines and budgets.
• Conduct testing and commissioning of automation systems.
• Analyze system requirements for industrial automation in manufacturing.

Skills

Automation

Electrical Engineering

PLC programming

HMI design

Motion control

Industrial networks

Electrical schematics

P&IDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

SCADA systems

Job description

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.