Integrated Packaging Systems Specialist

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry‑Wehmiller is seeking an Application Engineer – Automation & Integration for BW Packaging Facility. You will translate customer requirements into executable system concepts and layouts, enabling accurate estimates and reliable execution.

Role requires 5–8 years in engineering, strong packaging/automation knowledge, AutoCAD experience, and travel up to 30% (domestic & international). Reports to Team Lead, Application Engineering. BW emphasizes people‑centric leadership and customer success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5 - 8 years of industry experience.
• Strong understanding of packaging systems, automation, and integrated solutions.
• Experience developing system concepts and layouts for capital equipment or automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical foundation for automation and integration opportunities across BW Packaging.
• Translate customer requirements into executable system concepts and layouts.
• Lead technical discussions with internal teams and customers to define scope and constraints.
• Create and maintain layout drawings reflecting proposed configurations.
• Develop and validate controls-related estimating inputs and pricing with Global Supply Chain.

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About Us

BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry-Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers’ toughest challenges as our own — delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands — trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together.

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.

Position Details

Business Title: Application Engineer – Automation & Integration

Reports To: Team Lead, Application Engineering

Location: BW Packaging Facility

Travel: Up to 30% – Domestic and International

Position Summary

Defines the technical foundation for automation and integration opportunities across BW Packaging. Translates customer requirements into clear, executable system concepts and layouts that enable accurate estimates, confident proposals, and reliable execution. Partners cross functionally to shape front‑end technical definition. Drives clarity, feasibility, and alignment to define well‑scoped, executable automation and integration solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Applications & Concept Development Translate customer specifications and operating requirements into integrated packaging and automation concepts. Define system concepts, layouts, and solution definitions aligned with BW Packaging standards and delivery capabilities. Evaluate application fit, system interfaces, and integration considerations across packaging, conveyance, controls, and OEM components. Lead technical discussions with internal teams and customers to define scope, assumptions, constraints, and tradeoffs.


• Layouts & Technical Definition Create and maintain layout drawings reflecting proposed system configurations and facility constraints. Integrate internally developed and partner-supplied equipment into cohesive, end‑to‑end system layouts. Ensure layouts and technical documentation accurately represent proposed scope, operating intent, and integration boundaries.


• Estimating & Proposal Enablement Develop and validate controls‑related estimating inputs, including engineering hours, assembly effort, and material requirements, aligned to the defined technical solution and integration scope. Establish clear technical scope, assumptions, and integration requirements that enable accurate estimates and proposals. Partner with Global Supply Chain to ensure accurate definition and alignment of controls component pricing inputs based on approved technical scope. Collaborate with Controls & Operations to validate technical assumptions and integration complexity. Drive technical clarity within proposal content through precise descriptions, scope definition, and supporting documentation. Ensure opportunity and technical scope data remain accurate within approved commercial systems.


• Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with Sales and Business Development to shape opportunities and guide customer technical discussions. Coordinate with internal teams and electrical contractors as needed to support controls‑related demo and installation estimating assumptions. Define technical intent and scope during project handoff to Operations to enable execution readiness. Participate in internal reviews, customer design discussions, and project kickoffs as required.


• Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement Apply standard workflows, documentation practices, and application definition methodologies. Identify and implement improvements to tools, templates, and data quality within Application Engineering. Advance disciplined and scalable front‑end execution practices across automation and integration projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required; and 5 - 8 years of industry experience.


• Strong understanding of packaging systems, automation, and integrated solutions.


• Experience developing system concepts and layouts for capital equipment or automation projects.


• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and standard productivity tools.


• Ability to translate customer requirements into clear, structured technical definition.


• Effective communicator across technical and commercial teams.


• Flexibility to take on evolving responsibilities aligned with strategic priorities and business needs.


• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

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The approximate pay range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 annually. Please note that the pay range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location.

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.

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