Senior Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller’s BW Design Group in Philadelphia seeks a seasoned Controls Engineer II to develop automation solutions for high-speed manufacturing processes. You will design control systems, program PLCs, and collaborate with clients and vendors to ensure reliable startup and commissioning.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in industrial automation, knowledge of UL508A, and strong technical communication skills to produce clear design docs and reports.

Qualifications

• Six years of direct experience as a controls engineer in manufacturing.
• Experience designing automation controls systems (PLC, SCADA).
• Knowledge of UL508A panel design and fabrication.
• Strong communication and engineering documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions across design, configuration, testing, and start-up.
• Design automation control systems and create project drawings to meet client requirements.
• Diagnose automation problems and interface with teams and vendors.
• Program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens) and HMI/SCADA.
• Manage project deliverables, schedules and site start-up.
• Validate and commission facility systems and turnover to customers.

Skills

Controls engineering

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Ignition HMI

FactoryTalk View

AVEVA Wonderware

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller’s BW Design Group in Philadelphia seeks a seasoned Controls Engineer II to develop automation solutions for high-speed manufacturing processes. You will design control systems, program PLCs, and collaborate with clients and vendors to ensure reliable startup and commissioning.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in industrial automation, knowledge of UL508A, and strong technical communication skills to produce clear design docs and reports.