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DARCEO Inc

Automation Engineer

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

Automation Engineer POSITION DESCRIPTION NUMBER: HR-023-33 DEPARTMENT: Engineering REPORTS TO ... Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities ...

DARCEO Inc

Automation Engineer

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

Automation Engineer POSITION DESCRIPTION NUMBER: HR-023-33 DEPARTMENT: Engineering REPORTS TO ... Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities ...

Drawbridge

Lead Automation Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$105K - $139K/yr

Lead Automation Engineer Education & Experience : Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field ... You'll play a key role in DCS/PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development, while also mentoring ...

AbbVie

Automation Engineer

Worcester, MA · On-site

They develop I&C design packages, configure DCS/PLC systems IO (often DeltaV, FoxBoro, AB), and support FAT/SFAT/SAT through turnover in line with CSV expectations. The Automation Engineer will ...

Omni One

DCS Engineer

Johnson City, TN · On-site

Maintain the manufacturing plant controls systems and instrumentation Troubleshooting, configuring, and programming facility automation including DCS (Distributed Control System), PLCs ...

AbbVie

Automation Engineer

Worcester, MA · On-site

They develop I&C design packages, configure DCS/PLC systems IO (often DeltaV, FoxBoro, AB), and support FAT/SFAT/SAT through turnover in line with CSV expectations. The Automation Engineer will ...

DARCEO Inc

Automation Engineer

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

Automation Engineer POSITION DESCRIPTION NUMBER: HR-023-33 DEPARTMENT: Engineering REPORTS TO ... Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities ...

Dudley Staffing

Automation Engineer

Canonsburg, PA · On-site

$42 - $60/hr

Field experience troubleshooting PLC, HMI, DCS programming. Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in a technical field Proficiency in design software 5+ years of experience in an automation ...

Quality Agents

Automation Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot automation logic (PLC, SCADA, DCS) in support of process control ... Collaborate with QA, Validation, Engineering, and IT to support system lifecycle management and ...

Quality Agents, LLC

Automation Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot automation logic (PLC, SCADA, DCS) in support of process control ... Collaborate with QA, Validation, Engineering, and IT to support system lifecycle management and ...

Drawbridge

Lead Automation Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$105K - $145K/yr

Lead Automation Engineer Education & Experience : Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field ... You'll play a key role in DCS/PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development, while also mentoring ...

Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

Automation Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$105 - $135/hr

Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation's PLC/HMI systems, and Yokogawa or other DCS systems ... Work with OEM and engineering firms to create control panels drawings, and review for accuracy and ...

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Matrix Technologies

Senior Automation Engineer

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid

$93K - $130K/yr

SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER ABOUT US Matrix Technologies, Inc. has been a leading provider of ... Lead the preparation of functional specifications, project test specifications, developing DCS/PLC ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract dcs automation engineer in the United States is $107,126.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,500.00 and $123,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Dcs Automation Engineer vs Control Systems Engineer?

AspectContract Dcs Automation EngineerControl Systems Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in engineering, certifications in DCS systems (e.g., Honeywell, Siemens), and relevant experienceRequires a degree in engineering or related field, with certifications in control systems and automation
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often contract roles in industrial plants, oil & gas, or manufacturing facilitiesFull-time or consulting roles in industrial, manufacturing, or process industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies implementing or maintaining DCS systems in process industriesUsed across various industries for designing, developing, and maintaining control systems

The main difference is that a Contract Dcs Automation Engineer typically works on specific projects with a focus on DCS systems, often on a contractual basis, while a Control Systems Engineer may have a broader role in designing and managing various control systems, often in a permanent position.

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Automation Engineer

DARCEO Inc

Rapid City, SD • On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

TITLE OF POSITION:  Automation Engineer
POSITION DESCRIPTION NUMBER:  HR-023-33
DEPARTMENT:  Engineering
REPORTS TO:  Engineering Manager, Project Manager
 
If you are an Automation Engineer with PLC Controller and Robotics experience, please read on!
 
We are a rapidly growing, high speed engineering services company with product and test development in the medical, mil/aero, and high-end industrial spaces. The work is exciting and challenging every day.  Our customers range from fortune 50 companies to startups and across many projects. You can work on satellites, trains, planes, IoT devices to life saving medical devices all in the same week! We are a small team accomplishing great things and are looking for experienced engineers to join our tight knit & growing team.
The Position:
The Automation Engineer is a mid-level professional who is responsible for using technology to improve and streamline a manufacturing process through automation. Depending on their specific assignment, he/she may be a stand-alone contributor who can lead small scale automation projects, provide automation support within a specific area, or provide validation support for automation projects. The incumbent can also integrate into supporting a large-scale project. He/she is recognized as proficient in their field such as specific control systems, instrumentation, process, utilities, or qualification testing. The Automation Engineer I meets customer needs in support of business goals. In addition, he/she supports and collaborates with junior level engineers.
Primary Responsibilities
Project Support - Work within a project team, teamwork, schedule adherence, execution, start-up, commissioning, owner interaction, qualifications
Provide SME Leadership in designated area/field. Depending on assignment, this may be DCS, PLC, SCADA, BAS, Validation, Manufacturing and Utilities Areas.
If assigned as Area lead; Provide support for process issues, troubleshooting, continuous improvement projects, system administration, and providing point of contact to Operations personnel.
Develop standards and provide expertise to management.
Communication - Will be responsible for providing excellent communications (verbal/written) within area of responsibility.
Use/demonstrate problem solving skills to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility.
Promotes a collaborative and cooperative environment which embraces the ability to work effectively within teams.
Capable of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation.
After hours support may be required.
Additional duties as assigned/required
System Technical Skills
Allen Bradley PLC/HMI - Design, Configuration, Programming, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; Ignition SCADA - Design, Configuration, Programming, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Fanuc Robots- Design, Specifying, Troubleshooting; System Documentation - Drawings, FRS, SDD, URS, SOPs; Qualification / Validation - PLC's, Keysight or Optel Vision systems, Serialization, Packaging Equipment; Wincc7.4 SCADA Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Administration; PLC/HMI/ Servo Drive - Design, Configuration, Troubleshooting; PLC/PC Based Electrical Control Panel Design; Industrial Network, IO link , Smart IO.
 
Requirements 
Bachelor’s degree - Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, Manufacturing, Related and 5 years of direct experience in automation engineering and/or validation.
No equivalent combination of education other than what is provided in this section will be accepted.