Automation Engineering Services - Design & Control Systems

An automation engineer designs, improves, and integrates systems that reduce manual effort, improve repeatability, and increase production reliability. In manufacturing, that can include robotic workcells, sensors, control panels, tooling, fixtures, process sequencing, testing, and installation support. At DM&E, automation engineering is supported by in-house design, machining, fabrication, certified welding, inspection, and project management.

Automation engineer salaries vary widely based on industry, controls expertise, robotics experience, location, and responsibility level. Entry-level roles are typically lower, while engineers who design complex industrial systems, program robotics, lead installations, or support regulated sectors like aerospace and defense often command higher pay. For customers, the more important factor is selecting a qualified team with proven design, build, and validation capabilities.

DM&E supports custom robotic and automation systems tailored to industrial workflows, including robotic welding, assembly units, system retrofits, equipment integration, tooling, fixtures, and production-ready workcells. Because the company also offers CNC machining, fabrication, AWS certified welding, inspection coordination, and finishing, automation projects can be supported from engineered concept through completed installation.

Yes. DM&E can help retrofit existing systems when a customer needs improved functionality, better reliability, updated tooling, or changes to match a new production requirement. Retrofit work may include evaluating current equipment, modifying fabricated components, improving robotic or assembly units, validating operation, and preparing the system for continued production use without starting completely from scratch.

Yes. DM&E’s robotic and automation integration service is structured around turnkey support, including design, build, integration, unit testing, on-site setup, and validation. The company’s one-stop-shop model helps simplify purchasing and coordination because key manufacturing processes, supplier management, quality assurance, and installation readiness are handled through a single project workflow.

DM&E serves industrial, aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical, agricultural, robotics, food-grade packaging, and construction customers. These industries often require durable equipment, reliable process control, careful documentation, and strong quality systems. DM&E’s certifications, manufacturing depth, and experience with demanding parts and assemblies make the company well suited for complex automation and production improvement projects.

Quality is supported through ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified processes, in-house inspection resources, supplier coordination, and documentation practices. Depending on the project, DM&E can use dimensional verification, first article inspection support, CMM analysis through qualified resources, and certified granite table and gauge checks to confirm that fabricated, machined, and integrated components meet requirements.

Helpful starting information includes the current process, production goals, part drawings, cycle-time targets, equipment constraints, available floor space, required materials, safety considerations, and any quality or documentation requirements. DM&E can then evaluate the workflow, develop a practical concept, identify needed fabrication or machining support, and plan the project from design through installation readiness.