Senior Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

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

Skills

Automation experience

HMI/SCADA/PLC design

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PanelView HMIs

Industrial networks

FactoryTalk Suite

Intellution Suite

Wonderware Suite

VisualBasic/C#/Java

Engineering consulting

Client interaction

Troubleshooting

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk Suite

IntellutionSuite

Wonderware Suite

VisualBasic/C#/Java

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

Sr. Controls Engineer. You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfilment. When you join Design Group as a Controls Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. Design Group is widely known as an industry leader, recognized as a top system integrator, ranking #7 in the 2023 System Integrator Giants; as a Rockwell Platinum Integrator, the highest designation given to Rockwell partners; and as an Ignition Enterprise Premier Integrator. As a part of this team, you will learn from industry leading experts and may even have the chance to be an active participant in industry events like the Ignition Build-A-Thon which Design Group won in 2023!

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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, EthenetI/P, 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
• Superior analytical and problem‑solving 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)

Company Culture

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Sr. Controls Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world‑class engineer and a highly effective leader.

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.