Project Manager, Controls Systems

Barry-Wehmiller; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group seeks a Controls and Automation Leader to drive projects for consumer products and industrial clients. You’ll guide hardware/PLC/HMI design, SCADA, and documentation while growing the local automation business and mentoring teams.

Require a BSEE or related degree, 5+ years in automation, Rockwell proficiency, and ability to travel. Preferred: Siemens/Wonderware/GE. Salary range is $120k–$150k, full-time, on-site in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience delivering automation solutions for consumer products or industrial clients.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation for process applications.
• Proficiency with Rockwell hardware and software.
• Willingness to travel for project installation, startup, client meetings, and training.
• Preferred: Siemens, Wonderware or GE software/hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls and automation projects and support growth of local/regional business.
• Collaborate with clients, technical professionals, recruiting, finance, and regional partners to deliver automation solutions.
• Oversee hardware and panel design, PLC/HMI programming, SCADA design, and documentation.
• Manage proposals, estimates, schedules, resources, staffing, contracts, and quality control.
• Mentor technical professionals and contribute to strategic planning for the group.
• Provide quarterly reporting to office and regional partners.

Skills

Automation project leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell hardware and software

Siemens

Wonderware

GE

Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

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.

Job Description:

Who You’ll Work With

At Design Group, you’ll collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world’s leading companies. You’ll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices where you’ll be empowered to make an impact, develop your expertise, and grow your career.

What You’ll Do

• In this role, you’ll lead controls and automation projects and support the growth of the local and regional business. You’ll work closely with clients, technical professionals, recruiting, finance, office partners, and regional partners to deliver automation solutions and strengthen project execution. This position plays an important role in customer satisfaction, technical quality, team development, and strategic business growth.
• Lead project work involving hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA design, power distribution design, and associated documentation
• Manage proposals, estimates, schedules, resources, staffing, contracts, order processing, quality control, customer satisfaction, and project setup
• Grow the local and regional controls and automation business and maintain relationships with key client contacts
• Guide technical professionals through mentoring, feedback, training, and career development
• Develop annual vision plans and support strategic business planning for the controls and automation group
• Partner with recruiting to identify and hire controls and automation professionals
• Participate in councils that oversee and adopt firmwide standards
• Provide quarterly reporting to office and regional partners
• Coordinate with finance to support accurate reporting of controls and automation group activities
• Maintain appropriate use of company facilities, plant, and equipment

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or another engineering discipline supported by relevant experience
• Five or more years of experience developing and delivering automation solutions for consumer products or industrial clients
• Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation systems for process applications
• Proficiency with Rockwell hardware and software solutions
• Ability to travel for project installation, startup, client meetings, company meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens, Wonderware, or GE software and hardware
• Experience in food and beverage, pulp and paper, or another industrial sector

The approximate pay range for this position is $120k–$150k

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location of the position.

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.

Company:

Design Group