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Experienced Automation Engineer - Control Systems (Houston, TX)

DMC Engineering
Houston, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Hybrid) Description :

Do you like a challenge? Do you enjoy programming and working with electrical / mechanical systems? Consider the Automation Engineer role in Houston, TX! Automation Engineers at DMC apply their programming skills and understanding of engineering fundamentals to provide solutions that involve developing software to interface with and control hardware. Our engineers work independently as well as collaborate with teams and clients, including maintaining daily communication, assisting with project management and developing business relationships.

About DMC :

DMC is a leading engineering consulting firm, delivering high-caliber engineering and custom software development services globally. Specializing in innovative solutions for manufacturing, testing, and product development, our expertise spans industries from aerospace to consumer-packaged goods to healthcare, and more. Our engineers excel in staying ahead of cutting-edge technologies and delivering top notch solutions. We prioritize technical excellence and cultivate a collaborative environment for independent and team-based work, reflecting our commitment to professional growth and providing forward-thinking solutions to clients.

  • If you have 5 years of relevant experience, please apply to our Senior Engineer role instead.

Responsibilities :

Everything under Engineering Level II is in addition to Engineering Level I.

Engineer Level I (0-3 years relevant experience)

  • Programs applications in accordance with DMC programming standards & best practices to meet & exceed customer requirements
  • Commissions solutions at customer sites (travel locally / nationally / internationally when needed), including troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
  • Communicates with team members and clients
  • Works with most industrial PLC / HMI / SCADA platforms (e.g. Siemens, Rockwell, Ignition, etc.)
  • Continuously learns (with guidance) pertinent technologies for their projects
  • Documents and delivers solutions to clients
  • Supports project planning and system architecture design
  • Gains knowledge within sales, business development, and project processes
  • Engineer Level II (3-5 years relevant experience)

  • Performs programming and engineering tasks in supportive and leading roles at all stages of projects
  • Mentors and technically advises new team members
  • Conveys deliverables to customers through a variety communication methods
  • Develops & maintains relationships with key contacts, vendors, and clients
  • Writes project proposals
  • Seeks, identifies, and discusses new opportunities with new & existing clients
  • Requirements :

    Everything under Engineering Level II is in addition to Engineering Level I.

    Engineer Level I (0-3 years relevant experience)

  • Located in Houston, TX (or willing to relocate)
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or related field
  • Minimum GPA of 3.4
  • Programming; including text-based languages and object-oriented concepts
  • Quickly learns new technologies
  • Ability to follow patterns & build upon establish models
  • Understands complex system designs
  • Ability to manage time amongst multiple projects
  • Strong written / oral communication and technical writing skills
  • Travel to customer manufacturing sites for commissioning solutions, including troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems. Please note that 25-50% travel is required for this position, but there is the option to travel more for those interested in seeing the world! (Additional benefits are available for those interested in high amounts of travel)
  • Engineer Level II (3-5 years relevant experience)

  • Experience with relevant technologies / platforms for industrial automation (e.g. PLCs, Motion Control, Process Control, HMI, SCADA, Robots, Machine Vision, etc.)
  • Project-based development
  • Customer service experience
  • Ability to create methodology to solve novel problems
  • Utilizes pattern recognition across projects to identify opportunities for utilizing existing code / architectures
  • Writes project proposals
  • Additional Information :

  • Benefits / Culture / Bonuses and more!
  • Office Locations
  • DMC Website
  • Engineering Blogs
  • Starting compensation is based on industry, experience, and location.

    0-3 Years of Relevant Experience

    80,000-$95,000 USD

    3-5 Years of Relevant Experience

    95,000-$110,000 USD

    Salary : $95,000 - $110,000

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