Entry Level Automation Engineer (Harvard 2025)

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Location, WV
In-Office
83K-95K Annually
Entry level
Software
The Role
Entry Level Automation Engineer role focusing on programming solutions, developing automated test systems, client consultations, and team collaboration. Requires 25-50% travel to client sites.
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Description 
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.  

This role is for any entry-level engineer (0–3 years of experience) with a planned start date in Summer 2026. We have an exceptional onboarding and training program to help align your skillset with our technical offerings.

Responsibilities:   

  • 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 
    • 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
  • 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
  • Develop and grow leadership skills
  • Note: 25-50% travel is required for some positions, with additional benefits for higher travel commitment 

Requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field 
  • Minimum GPA of 3.4  
  • 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

Additional Information:  

  • Benefits/Culture/Bonuses and More!
  • Office Locations
  • DMC Website
  • Engineering Blogs
  • Additional Career Opportunities 

 

Compensation is based on relevant experience, industry and location standards.

Salary Range
$83,000$95,000 USD

Top Skills

Automated Test Systems
Controls Programming
Object-Oriented Programming
Text-Based Programming Languages
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
57 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

DMC is an established project-based engineering and software development firm founded in 1996 and based in Chicago, Illinois. We develop and implement solutions for a wide range of industries using a variety of technologies. Every solution we develop is based upon a solid understanding of software and system integration principles. DMC maintains premier technology partnerships with Microsoft, Siemens, and National Instruments.

DMC's expertise falls into the following 4 categories:

MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION & INTELLIGENCE SERVICES

DMC creates the control systems and software that run manufacturing operations. Our solutions reduce costs, improve productivity, and increase quality. DMC uses a variety of technologies and platforms including:
PLCs, vision systems, motion controllers, MES, SCADA

TEST AND MEASUREMENT AUTOMATION SERVICES

DMC has been a National Instruments Alliance member for over 10 years with one of the largest teams of certified LabVIEW developers and architects in the country

CUSTOM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SERVICES

DMC's multi-disciplined team leverages industry and engineering expertise creating software for hardware-based systems, including:
Application development, component selection, driver/SDK development, hardware design

SHAREPOINT CONSULTING SERVICES

DMC's business and technology expertise help your organization maximize Microsoft SharePoint benefits:
Find documents fast, avoid costly mistakes, improve collaboration and communication

Employment

We're always looking for fun, smart people to join our team! http://www.dmcinfo.com/employment.aspx

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