Junior Automation Engineer - PLC/SCADA & Controls

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group seeks an instrumentation and controls engineer to design and implement PLC/SCADA solutions across manufacturing sectors, collaborating with engineers and clients to ensure reliable, safe process control.

You will develop control system designs, documentation, and optimization strategies while supporting project delivery and client satisfaction. BS in engineering and PLC experience required; Rockwell familiarity preferred and some travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in an engineering field relevant to controls and instrumentation.
• Experience with PLC programming, automation, instrumentation, or process control.
• Understanding of process systems, instrumentation, wiring diagrams, and network concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design control systems for manufacturing clients in food & beverage, consumer health, life sciences, or advanced technology sectors.
• Support control systems and PLC/SCADA interfaces to meet safety and optimization requirements.
• Conduct system and facility engineering assessments to support project planning and execution.
• Develop engineering solutions for equipment optimization and process improvement.
• Design systems that monitor and control process variables (pressure, temperature, humidity, flow).
• Assist in root cause analysis and identify practical control system improvements.
• Document requirements for instrumentation equipment and related control components.
• Collaborate with design teams and client representatives for coordinated project delivery.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation

Instrumentation

Process control

Electrical diagrams

Education

Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering

Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering

Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering

Bachelor of Science in computer engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

P&IDs diagrams

Job description

BW Design Group seeks an instrumentation and controls engineer to design and implement PLC/SCADA solutions across manufacturing sectors, collaborating with engineers and clients to ensure reliable, safe process control.

You will develop control system designs, documentation, and optimization strategies while supporting project delivery and client satisfaction. BS in engineering and PLC experience required; Rockwell familiarity preferred and some travel may be necessary.