Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead automation projects in packaging and consumer products industries.

You will design, program, and commission control systems, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The role requires hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and integration of automation software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of automation experience (HMI/SCADA/PLC).
• Experience with Rockwell Automation controls and PLCs in manufacturing.
• Strong client interaction and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design automation control systems and develop specs, drawings, and docs for high-speed manufacturing.
• Lead software configuration, testing, commissioning, installation, and start-up phases.
• Assume accountability for project execution including team leadership, SCADA design, PLC/HMI programming, and site start-up.
• Maintain and grow client relationships and troubleshoot processes.
• Travel as required for installation and start-up activities.

Skills

HMI/SCADA/PLC experience

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Project execution

Troubleshooting

Client interaction

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk Suite

Intellution Suite

Wonderware Suite

Visual Basic/C#/Java

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead automation projects in packaging and consumer products industries.

You will design, program, and commission control systems, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The role requires hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and integration of automation software.