Entry Level Automation Engineer
Posted 2026-05-05
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
DMC Engineering is a leading engineering consulting firm, delivering high-caliber engineering and custom software development services globally. This role is for an entry level engineer who will focus on programming and software solutions, collaborating with project teams, and assisting senior engineers in various tasks.
Responsibilities
- Understands complex system designs including ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems
- All engineers at DMC focus on programming and software solutions, such as: Controls programming including food and beverage processing and packaging, automotive assembly lines, and packaging machinery controls
- Develop automated test systems for a variety of industries and applications, including, EV battery test systems, aerospace and rocket test, turnkey test system, and cloud-enabled test and measurement systems
- Collaborate with project teams of varying sizes and experience levels
- Assist senior engineers in scoping, estimating, and proposing new projects
- Manage tasks with project teams, prioritizing needs and addressing risks and roadblocks
- Consult with clients on status updates, maintaining positive rapport while addressing requests
- Travel to customer manufacturing sites for solution commissioning, including troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
- Develop and grow leadership skills
- Note: 25-50% travel is required for some positions, with additional benefits for higher travel commitment
Skills
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Minimum GPA of 3.4
- Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical engineering fundamentals
- Interest and ability to program in text-based languages and object-oriented concepts
- Quick learner with a strong desire for continuous improvement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external collaboration
- Access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel
- To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants for employment at DMC must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158
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