Automation Engineer

DSI Innovations
Thomasville, NC

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.

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.