Controls Engineer II

barrywehmiller; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced controls engineer to design automation solutions for client facilities. You will develop automation control systems, program PLCs and HMI/SCADA, and create project documentation to meet client requirements.

This role requires heavy travel to client sites, with work across design, testing, commissioning, and startup activities. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams across our manufacturing technology practice and provide clear

Qualifications

• 3+ years direct controls engineering in manufacturing environments.
• Experience designing automation control systems including PLC and SCADA.
• Knowledge of P&IDs and process flow diagrams.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and project locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions through design specs, software configuration, testing, commissioning, and startup.
• Design automation control systems and create project drawings to meet client needs.
• Program PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition).
• Configure software/hardware packages per client specs.
• Diagnose automation problems and support troubleshooting in manufacturing environments.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and updates to stakeholders.
• Manage engineering deliverables to schedule, scope, and expectations.
• Coordinate site construction, installation, and startup support.
• Validate and commission facility systems using execution protocols.

Skills

Controls engineering

Industrial automation

Travel readiness

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

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

*This role does require heavy travel to the client site

Looking for candidate who reside in the Portland OR and Boise ID locations.

Who You’ll Work With

At Design Group, you'll collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world's leading companies. You'll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices where you'll be empowered to make an impact, develop your expertise, and grow your career.

What You’ll Do

• Develop automation solutions through design specifications, software configuration, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities
• Design automation control systems and create project documentation and drawings that meet client requirements
• Program PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems, including Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, and Ignition platforms
• Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specifications
• Diagnose automation problems and support troubleshooting in high-intensity manufacturing environments
• Communicate project progress, risks, and technical updates to stakeholders throughout the engagement
• Manage engineering project deliverables to agreed schedule, scope, and client expectations
• Coordinate site construction, installation, and start-up support for integrated control systems
• Validate and commission facility systems using established execution protocols
• Support successful system turnover to customers through clear documentation, testing, and technical communication

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct controls engineering experience with automated processes or system integration in food, beverage, consumer health product, or other industrial manufacturing environments
• Experience creating and designing automation control systems, including PLC and SCADA systems
• Working knowledge of industrial control panel design and fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and engineering documentation such as P&IDs and process flow diagrams
• Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration
• Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a similar technical field
• Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design
• Experience generating reports and conducting group presentations for technical audiences

The approximate pay range for this position is $115k-$150k Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location of the position.