Project Manager, Controls Systems

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

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in Lake Oswego, OR, seeks an Automation Lead with a strong background in electrical control design and PLC/HMI programming to deliver solutions for consumer products and industrial clients.

You will mentor engineers, manage proposals and schedules, grow the controls business, and collaborate with recruiting and finance while traveling to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing and delivering automation solutions for consumer products or industrial clients.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation systems.
• Proficiency with Rockwell hardware and software solutions.
• Ability to travel for project installation, startup, client meetings, company meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation systems

Project management

Mentoring/training

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell hardware

Siemens

Wonderware

GE software/hardware

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

• 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.