Controls Engineer: Industrial Automation & Growth

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.

United States

Remote

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group seeks a Controls Engineer to join our team of industry experts in the United States. You will develop automation solutions, design control systems, and work with clients and vendors to deliver reliable manufacturing software and hardware.

You will program PLCs/HMI, troubleshoot, and manage projects from design through start-up, traveling as needed to install and commission systems at client sites. Join a culture of Truly Human Leadership and world-class engineering.

Qualifications

Proven proficiency in control systems, troubleshooting, and high-intensity environments.
Minimum 3 years as a controls engineer in automated processes / system integration in manufacturing.
Experience in designing automation controls systems (PLC, SCADA).
Solid understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A).
Strong instrumentation and controls knowledge (I&C).
Experience with engineering documentation (P&IDs, PFDs, SOPs).
Experience with field instrumentation and control system installation.
Familiarity with machine safety, electrical power distribution, and panel design.
Strong written and verbal technical communication; reports & presentations.
Willingness to travel for project requirements (installation/start-up).
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or similar (preferred).

Responsibilities

Develop automation solutions and participate in multiple project phases from design to commissioning.
Design automation control systems and create project documentation and drawings.
Diagnose automation problems and interface with teams, clients, and vendors.
Configure software and hardware per client specs.
Program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell) and HMIs/SCADAS (FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition).
Siemens and DeltaV programming experience is preferred.
Communicate progress to stakeholders and manage engineering projects.
Deliver project deliverables on schedule and scope; oversee site construction/installation.
Provide site start-up support and validate/turnover systems to customers.
Make an impact daily with skills and collaboration to strengthen client relationships.