Global Controls Engineer — PLC Automation & Diagnostics

BW Papersystems, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Papersystems seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to develop and maintain control system software for industrial machinery, using PLC ladder logic, structured text, and function blocks. The role involves significant customer-facing interaction and international travel.

You will design, implement, and troubleshoot control software, and collaborate with sales, service, and engineering teams to meet specifications and support installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial controls development; manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot control algorithms and machine-based software systems.
• Develop and maintain programs supporting machine operation, data collection, diagnostics, and communication with peripheral equipment.
• Collaborate with sales, service, and engineering teams to define technical and functional specifications.
• Support machine checkout, installation, and commissioning by providing control system software documentation and assistance.
• Interface directly with customers to resolve software-related issues and ensure systems meet expectations.
• Produce and update operation manuals, diagnostic guides, and technical documentation.
• Stay current with evolving control system architectures and technology trends.
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Control theory

Reading electrical schematics

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Beckhoff

B&R

Job description

BW Papersystems seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to develop and maintain control system software for industrial machinery, using PLC ladder logic, structured text, and function blocks. The role involves significant customer-facing interaction and international travel.

You will design, implement, and troubleshoot control software, and collaborate with sales, service, and engineering teams to meet specifications and support installation and commissioning.