Controls Engineer

barrywehmiller; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Group, part of Barry-Wehmiller, seeks a Controls Engineer to join our Control System Integration Practice in Indianapolis. You will design control systems, develop project documentation, and interface with clients and vendors to deliver high-quality automation solutions for manufacturing clients.

Join a team of experts, program Rockwell PLCs and HMIs, and lead project deliverables from design through start-up, with opportunities to travel for project requirements and industry events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' direct experience as a controls engineer in automated manufacturing environments.
• Experience designing automation controls systems (PLC, SCADA).
• Understanding of UL508A panel design and fabrication.
• Understanding of instrumentation and controls (I&C).
• Experience with P&IDs and process flow diagrams.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions by designing control systems, creating project documentation and drawings.
• Interface with project teams, clients and vendors.
• Program PLCs (Rockwell) and HMIs (FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition).
• Communicate plan progress to project stakeholders.
• Manage project deliverables to budget, schedule and scope.
• Support site installation, checkout and start-up of automated manufacturing processes.
• Strengthen client relationships through day-to-day execution.

Skills

Control systems

Troubleshooting

High intensity environments

3+ years experience

PLC

SCADA

UL508A knowledge

Instrumentation & Controls

P&IDs

Process flow diagrams

SOPs

Field instrumentation

Control system installation

System configuration

Machine safety

Electrical power distribution

Control panel design

Technical communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

HMI platforms (FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition)

Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Who You’ll Work With

When you join Design Group as a Controls Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. Design Group is widely known as an industry leader, recognized as a top system integrator, ranking #9 in the 2025 System Integrator Giants; as a Rockwell Platinum Integrator, the highest designation given to Rockwell partners; and as an Ignition Enterprise Premier Integrator. As a part of this team, you will learn from industry leading experts and may even have the chance to be an active participant in industry events like the Ignition Build-A-Thon which Design Group won in 2023!

In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Control System Integration Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

• Develop automation solutions by designing control systems, creating project documentation and drawings.
• Interface with project teams, clients and vendors.
• Program PLCs (Rockwell) and HMIs (i.e. FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition)
• Communicate plan progress to project stakeholders
• Manage project deliverables to agreed budget, schedule and scope
• Support site installation, checkout and start-up of automated manufacturing processes
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

What You’ll Bring

• A track record of proficiency in control systems, troubleshooting, and high intensity environments
• A minimum of three years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes/system integration in a food, beverage, consumer health product, or other industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience in creating and designing automation controls systems (PLC, SCADA)
• A general understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A)
• A general understanding of instrumentation and controls (I&C)
• A solid understanding of engineering documentation (P&IDs, process flow diagram, standard operating procedures)
• Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configurationFamiliarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design
• Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
• A bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or similar technical field (preferred)

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Controls Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Design Group