Global Director, Electrical & Embedded Systems Automation

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Global scope

Leadership development

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller BW Converting is seeking a visionary Global Director of Electrical, Controls & Embedded Systems Engineering to lead our electrical, firmware, controls and software platforms across manufacturing systems. This high-impact role directly manages four senior leaders and about 60 engineers across geographies.

You will shape platform strategy, drive architecture standards, mentor teams, and partner with Product, Mechanical, Manufacturing and Field Service to deliver reliable automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in automation, embedded systems, or capital equipment, with at least 5 years in multi-site or global leadership roles.
• Proven track record managing and developing large engineering teams (50+), including direct and matrixed reporting structures.
• Strong expertise in Embedded C/C++ development and board-level hardware, Python/Java software, Siemens/Rockwell PLC/HMI platforms, vision systems and sensor integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a global team of 60+ engineers across electrical design, embedded systems, PLC programming, and software platforms.
• Directly manage 4 senior-level reports and ensure alignment across global engineering functions.
• Develop and implement strategies for team growth, skill development, and succession planning to build sustainable engineering leadership pipelines.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python

Java

Leadership

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC/HMI

Rockwell PLC/HMI

EtherNet/IP

Vision systems

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller BW Converting is seeking a visionary Global Director of Electrical, Controls & Embedded Systems Engineering to lead our electrical, firmware, controls and software platforms across manufacturing systems. This high-impact role directly manages four senior leaders and about 60 engineers across geographies.

You will shape platform strategy, drive architecture standards, mentor teams, and partner with Product, Mechanical, Manufacturing and Field Service to deliver reliable automation