Automation and Packaging Integration Engineer

barrywehmiller; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller BW Packaging Facility is seeking an Application Engineer - Automation & Integration to define the technical foundation for automation opportunities and translate customer requirements into clear, executable system concepts and layouts.

You will partner cross-functionally to shape front-end definitions, create cohesive end-to-end layouts, and support estimating, proposals, and handoffs to Operations, ensuring disciplined execution and scalable solutions across packaging projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5–8 years of industry experience.
• Strong understanding of packaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer specifications and operating requirements into integrated packaging and automation concepts.
• Create and maintain layout drawings reflecting proposed system configurations.
• Develop controls-related estimating inputs and define technical scope for proposals.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and internal teams to support demos and project handoffs.
• Apply standard workflows and continuous improvement to front-end execution.

Skills

Packaging systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller BW Packaging Facility is seeking an Application Engineer - Automation & Integration to define the technical foundation for automation opportunities and translate customer requirements into clear, executable system concepts and layouts.

You will partner cross-functionally to shape front-end definitions, create cohesive end-to-end layouts, and support estimating, proposals, and handoffs to Operations, ensuring disciplined execution and scalable solutions across packaging projects.