Senior Automation Controls Engineer — Lead Packaging Systems

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.

United States

Remote

USD 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to join BW Design Group across our US offices.

You will design automation control systems, lead project phases, and collaborate with clients to deliver high‑speed manufacturing solutions. The role requires deep experience with HMI/SCADA/PLC design, Rockwell Allen‑Bradley PLCs, and integration across packaging, life sciences, and beverage sectors.

Qualifications

A minimum of seven years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs, and general control system design.
Packaging and process controls experience in the consumer products, life sciences, or beverage/brewery/food industries (preferred).
Experience with Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC500) PLCs, PanelView/PanelviewPlus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, DH+)
Experience with FactoryTalk Suite, IntellutionSuite, Wonderware Suite, and VisualBasic/C#/Java (preferred)
Engineering consulting experience (preferred)
The ability to successfully interact with clients
Solid skills at troubleshooting and performing in high intensity environments
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
A bachelor of science in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or a related degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Design automation control systems; develop project specifications, documentation, and drawings for a variety of high speed and other automated manufacturing processes
Participate in various automation project phases including software configuration and testing, commissioning, installation, and start‑up
Assume accountability for complete project execution including team leadership, SCADA design, PLC and HMI programming, and site start‑up support of integrated systems
Maintain and grow solid client relationships
Troubleshoot packaging lines, process systems, and software systems
The ability to successfully execute multiple project responsibilities with minimal supervision
Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team