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R.E. Mason

Automation Engineer - DCS

Elkton, VA · On-site

$50K - $200K/yr

Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us ... The Automation Engineer will work in the development, delivery, and commissioning of ...

MSD Malaysia

Director, Manufacturing Automation

Elkton, VA · On-site

$173 - $273/hr

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or Computer Science * Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a production regulated industry (part or all the ten years providing manufacturing automation ...

Merck & Co.

Director, Manufacturing Automation

Elkton, VA · On-site

$173 - $273/hr

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or Computer Science * Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a production regulated industry (part or all the ten years providing manufacturing automation ...

MSD

Director, Manufacturing Automation

Elkton, VA · On-site

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or Computer Science * Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a production regulated industry (part or all the ten years providing manufacturing automation ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 2

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 3

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons ...

Daimler

Intern, Quality Management (Pekan)

Franklin, WV

$15 - $19.25/hr

Support process mapping, data analysis, and automation initiatives across these areas. * Academic qualification: Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for automation in in Harrisonburg, VA is $108,681.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,300.00 and $129,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Automation In vs Automation Technician?

AspectAutomation InAutomation Technician
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in engineering, automation, or related fieldsOften a diploma or technical certification in automation or electronics
Work EnvironmentDesign, programming, and system integration in industrial or manufacturing settingsInstallation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation equipment
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing plants, automation service providers, industrial facilitiesFactories, automation service companies, maintenance departments

Automation In professionals focus on designing and implementing automation systems, while Automation Technicians handle the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of these systems. Both roles are essential in industrial automation, but they differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Automation In job openings in Harrisonburg, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,681 per year, or $52.3 per hour.

Automation Engineer - DCS

R.E. Mason

Elkton, VA • On-site

$50K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers' and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers.
R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions. R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper.
What R.E. Mason Offers Associates:
R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid company holidays
  • Career Development Program
  • Retirement and Financial Wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules

General Description
The successful candidate will be a significant contributor on our Project Execution Team. The Automation Engineer will work in the development, delivery, and commissioning of state-of-the-art process control systems and solutions for R.E. Mason's industrial customers. R.E. Mason uses the technologies provided by Emerson - DeltaV Distributed Control System ("DeltaV"), Asset Management System (AMS) and other Emerson solutions.
The Automation Engineer will also provide aftermarket ("Lifecycle") and staff augmentation support to customers. Typically, this includes modifying existing control strategies, implementing small scale expansion projects and assisting with process optimization projects.
Specific Responsibilities
  • Implement control strategies within the DeltaV DCS that are used to interface with and control physical devices such as valves and pumps within the plant environment. This will include:
    • Configuring and testing control and equipment modules classes and instances
    • Configuring and testing batch control strategies including phase classes and recipes
    • Configuring custom dynamos, graphic displays, and trends
  • Develop system design documentation for a variety of continuous and batch process control applications
  • Support Factory Acceptance Tests ("FAT"s) / Software Acceptance Tests ("SAT"s)
  • Support start-up and commissioning activities at customer sites
  • Troubleshoot system hardware, software, network, and instrument bus technologies
  • Configure and commission wireless field networks
  • Configure DeltaV Continuous Historian and integration to 3rd party Historians such as OSI PI
  • Develop custom shift, environmental, or production reports for plant maintenance and operations personnel
  • Configure process modeling & simulation (using both Mynah MiMic software & DeltaV)
  • Work independently on-site at a customer location

Qualifications
Required Competencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to meet project team commitments and deadlines.
  • Ability to work in team environment; a team player
  • Ability to work independently, self-directed, self-motivated, and detail oriented
  • Customer focused
  • Organized and reliable; demonstrates integrity
  • Be a United States Citizen with a valid driver's license.

Required Education and Experience
  • B.S. in CHE, EE, ME, Comp. Eng, Comp. Sci., other related disciplines
  • 1+ year of relevant experience working in DeltaV or similar DCS
  • MS Office Experience

Preferred Experience/Competencies
  • Experience with additional Control Systems or PLCs
  • ISA S88 experience
  • Understanding of regulated or validated systems
  • Prior experience working in a relevant manufacturing environment
  • Windows Server 2016/2019 and network troubleshooting skill

Physical Requirements
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Sitting
  • Kneeling
  • Reaching Overhead
  • Climbing
  • Pushing and Pulling
  • Lifting - 30 pounds
  • Using a Computer
  • Using a Telephone
  • Driving

Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $50,000 to $200,000 annually. Individual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
RE Mason Company is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of RE Mason's Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with RE Mason, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.
This is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.

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