With 43 employees joining DMC since May, this summer has been packed with opportunities to celebrate. Across the country, teams gathered to introduce newcomers to their coworkers, communities, and company culture. Take a look at how our offices welcomed their newest teammates this season.

Welcoming New Hires

DMC places a strong emphasis on onboarding and helping every new employee have their “Best First Day” (BFD). From day one, anyone joining the company can expect a fully prepared workspace, a ready-to-go laptop, an activated key card, and a lunch hosted in their honor.

But the celebration doesn’t stop there, because each employee is also welcomed with a team event designed to help them get to know their colleagues and city. Think escape rooms, happy hours, and city tours; offering new team members an opportunity to build connections from the start while experiencing the fun, community-focused culture that makes DMC unique.

Exploring Architecture in Chicago

In July, members of DMC’s Chicago team took the world-renowned Chicago Architecture Boat Tour. The boat tour starts at the end of the river that opens into Lake Michigan. From there, it travels up the Chicago River while a tour guide points to famous buildings along the riverfront, explaining the year in which they were constructed, their architectural style, architect, and historical significance.

The tour began near the mouth of the Chicago River, where it meets Lake Michigan. From there, the boat traveled along the river as the guide highlighted some of the city’s most iconic buildings, sharing details about when they were constructed, the architectural styles they represent, the architects who designed them, and their historical significance.

The eras of the buildings run the gamut with some dating to the early 20th Century, like the Wrigley Building, and others built much more recently, like the sleek Apple Store Building sitting in front of the Tribune Tower. There are always a handful of historical facts that stand out on each tour, and each DMC Chicago team member, especially those new to the city, had their own takeaway:

Axe Throwing in Denver

Denver found a unique way to welcome one of its newest engineers, Jaron O’Grady, to the team when the office headed to an axe-throwing venue. “We were divided into two teams and competed against each other,” Julia explained. “It was tied most of the time!”

Teammates took turns hurling axes at targets, with points awarded based on accuracy. While everyone had their moments of success, no one on the Denver team will be quitting their day job to become a professional axe thrower anytime soon.

The group also had the chance to try throwing knives, and opinions were evenly split on which activity was more fun. Whatever the preference, the event gave the team a memorable way to spend time together outside the office getting to know Jaron.

A Tiki-Themed Party in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati, the team also took a boat tour, swapping architecture for a tiki theme complete with drinks, music, team bonding, and, of course, Hawaiian shirts. The Cincinnati office wanted to do something original to welcome Rob Orr, who joined the Automation team.

“Everyone got in the spirit! Almost everyone had floral or island-themed shirts, and the boat offered leis and hats, too,” Dylan remembered about the day. The boat took the team up the Ohio River, approaching downtown. They got to see views of the Cincinnati skyline and stopped for food at a waterside restaurant on the way back.

Hiring Continues This Fall

From architecture cruises and axe-throwing competitions to tiki boat tours on the Ohio River, each welcome party reflected the unique personality of its local office while sharing the same goal: helping new hires build connections from day one. As DMC continues to grow, employee connection remains an important part of what makes our culture special.

Looking ahead, we’re continuing this hiring momentum. In the fall, DMC will be traveling to career fairs and events across the country to meet the next generation of engineers. These events are a great chance to connect with talented students and discuss professional opportunities that define a career at DMC from day one.

Whether we’re welcoming new teammates at a local office event or meeting aspiring engineers on campus, we’re always looking for talented people who are eager to learn, grow, and have fun along the way. We can’t wait to see who the guest of honor at the next welcome party will be.

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This feedback was important for us to receive because it highlighted a key difference between how DMC is viewed from within and from outside the organization. When someone hears that DMC has offices across the country, it is reasonable to assume these are sales offices. Many companies start up this way: a central office where the technical work takes place, with satellite sales offices for relationship building and sales generation.

More Than Pins on a Map

As DMC expands to open and grow offices in new geographic regions, it isn’t because they want another dot on the map or a statement of presence in those locales. Rather, the intention is to establish engineering presence in the area – offices that provide a location to do actual engineering work to solve problems, develop systems, serve customers, and help deliver projects.

This distinction makes all the difference. Offices of DMC aren’t just a place where you meet someone and talk about business or make introductions. They are places of active technical development. In DMC regional offices, engineers are actively designing automation systems, writing software, setting up test equipment, creating manufacturing processes, integrating hardware, addressing customer needs, and more.

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Local Presence Still Matters

Even in an age where virtual collaboration is commonplace, there are times when physical presence cannot be overlooked. Seeing a piece of equipment, touring the manufacturing floor, observing the testing apparatus, reviewing the assembly of a control panel, or sitting down with a customer’s team to troubleshoot an issue may present challenges that cannot be fully understood from a diagram, specification, or teleconference call.

That is where the regional presence provided by DMC becomes useful. For many of our clients, our engineers are just a few hours away from their facilities. We can respond to their needs more quickly, build stronger personal connections, and provide the human touch that is so essential to creating a successful technical solution.

It is particularly important for projects involving actual machinery, equipment, limitations, and operating environments. Often, the most effective solution may not be reached from afar but will require the presence of someone with a direct and personal understanding of what the challenge entails.

That said, the regional nature of DMC’s operations does not preclude clients from choosing engineers from any office outside the nearest one. That is where DMC’s approach truly shines.

OneDMC: Local Connection, National Depth

DMC’s office locations are our engineering teams, but they are not necessarily isolated from one another. We have very much embraced the OneDMC approach, meaning that our regional presence is backed by the complete technical expertise of DMC on a national level.

While a customer might work directly with the engineering teams in a local office, there will always be many more layers of technical knowledge backing that local team. Whether a customer’s project requires test automation knowledge, control systems expertise, LabVIEW programming, embedded development, manufacturing automation, cloud, data systems, or even just complicated multi-disciplinary engineering, DMC can bring in the appropriate experts.

And that is what makes our office model quite different from a standard sales office location approach. It combines the benefits of proximity with access to all the knowledge necessary. Customers don’t need to settle for proximity or specialization; with us, they can have both.

That is one of the reasons why we chose to establish offices rather than just sales offices in certain locations. While other companies may only put sales representatives in convenient locations, our office approach allows us to build engineering teams to serve our clients locally while remaining part of a national organization capable of tackling any problems.

Telling the Story More Clearly

The feedback from our partner was a helpful reminder that how we tell our story matters. We know what DMC’s offices are because we live it every day, but we cannot assume others see it the same way. If someone hears “national footprint” and thinks “sales coverage,” then we have an opportunity to better explain what makes our footprint different.

DMC’s growth has been intentional. We have invested in engineering offices because we believe technical work benefits from both local relationships and national collaboration. We want to be close enough to our customers to show up when it matters, while still being connected enough internally to bring the right expertise to every challenge.

So when we say DMC has offices across the country, we are not just saying we have places to meet. We are saying we have engineers across the country. Engineers who are working on real projects, solving real problems, and building real relationships with customers every day.

That is the reality behind DMC’s national footprint—and it is a story worth telling more clearly.

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In Emma’s own words, “The celebration was a ton of fun! It was a culmination of a lot of hard work where we got to relax, play games, have fun, and be slightly competitive. This was my last co-op before my senior year of school and DMC Cincinnati’s first co-op, so it was a celebration of all of the achievements that happened this past summer. The Cincinnati office has been extremely welcoming and made me feel right at home from the first week. The Cincinnati team also presented me with a certificate of completion.”

Arcade Fun and Friendly Rivalries

The celebration kicked off at Arcade Legacy, a local old-school arcade where the team put their competitive sides on full display. A spirited round (or several) of Killer Queen quickly became the highlight of the afternoon, bringing out everyone’s best teamwork and trash talk. From retro pinball machines to multiplayer classics, it was a chance to relax, laugh, and have some fun outside the office.

Dinner and Toasts at Third Eye Brewing

After the arcade, the celebration moved to Third Eye Brewing, where the group enjoyed dinner outdoors and took advantage of the beautiful weather. The evening wrapped up with a toast to Emma, celebrating her hard work this summer and wishing her success as she balances school and part-time work with DMC.

A Well-Deserved Celebration

While not a full “goodbye,” it was a great chance to mark the end of Emma’s summer term, reflect on her achievements, and look ahead to what’s next.

We’re grateful for everything Emma contributed over the summer and look forward to continuing to work with her during the school year!

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The team enjoyed a variety of classic games:

“I think everyone got to play something they thought was cool,” said one attendee. “There was a lot of energy and excitement. It felt like everyone was engaged and having fun.”

Some favorites of the night included Dance Dance Revolution and Jurassic Park, where teammates teamed up or faced off for bragging rights.

For some, the event included new experiences: “This was the first time I ever played Guitar Hero. I learned pretty quickly that it’s much harder than it looks”.

Beyond the games and food, the event provided an opportunity to unwind and connect outside the workday. The relaxed vibe made it easy to bond as a team and recharge ahead of the long weekend. With friendly competition and a lot of tokens spent, Dave & Buster’s night was a complete success, and the Cincinnati team is already looking forward to their next Dance Dance Revolution rematch.

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The Houston office went on a bike/food tour for Caroline Courbois’ welcome party!

Denver folk jump for joy after completing the Donut Dash (not seen: the donuts)!

The Dallas office put their noggins together and conquered the Escapology Escape Room!

The Cincinnati team introduced Tim Johnson to Skyline Chili!

The Chicago office fulfilled their need for speed at K1 Speedway! (Let’s Go!)

The BOLE project team visited the Kennedy Space Center!

They even became the SLS Rocket!

NY gang visited Brooklyn for some grub from Hometown Bar B Que!

Denver enjoyed the sunshine with a day at the park! (Hi Nola!)

Learn more about DMC’s corporate culture and explore our open positions! 

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Fall is finally here! The weather is cooler, and pumpkin spice is wafting in the air — but the fall chill doesn’t stop the fun at DMC! From the YOEzarks to office happy hours, here’s what we’ve been up to in October!

2022 Lake of YOEzarks!

The great DMC YOE finally made its return! This year, DMCers from across the regional offices gathered in St. Louis for a week of fun, bonding, and good times. Here’s just a taste of what went down!

Blowing off some steam at the arcade!

Everyone getting ready for a great feast with drinks at a local winery.

Good food, good company, a warm fire, and a scenic view. What else do you need?

Time for a spelunking adventure!

Taking a minute to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Did someone say boat party?!

Just one of the many YOEzarks bonding activities — playing card and board games!

Soaking up the last bits of summer on the lake!

Here’s a recap of the weekend:

Clay Shooting & Ice Cream Party

After clay shooting, the DMC Denver office went out for ice cream!

Dance Dance Revolution Happy Hour

DMC Boston had a DDR happy hour!

Cincinnati Welcome Party

The Cincinnati office welcomed Zach Sieber and picked up some sweet new art for the office!

Axe Throwing

The Dallas office prepared for battle with axe throwing!

Surprise Baby Shower

The Houston office held a surprise baby shower for Elizabeth Hill Reed!

Dinner (and Dessert) in D.C.

The D.C. office went out for dinner at Union Market…

and learned how to make moon cakes!

Pirate Ship Welcome Party

Shiver me timbers! The Chicago office journeyed the great lake on a pirate ship!

Pumpkin Palooza Activity Fund

The Chicago office also got together for an evening of food, drinks, and pumpkin carving! 

Read more about DMC’s corporate culture and explore our open positions!

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