Senior Controls Engineer – Packaging Automation Leader

barrywehmiller; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to design, program, and Commission automation systems for major manufacturing clients.

You will work with a team of industry experts, leading projects from concept through start-up, and collaborate closely with clients to ensure robust, scalable control solutions. The role requires a minimum seven years of automation experience and proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and FactoryTalk/ Wonderware suites.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs, and control system design.
• Packaging/process controls experience in consumer products or life sciences is preferred.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs, and industrial networks is required.
• Familiarity with automation software suites and programming languages is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel for project needs and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Design automation control systems; develop specifications, docs, and drawings for high-speed manufacturing processes.
• Lead software configuration, testing, commissioning, installation, and start-up of projects.
• Oversee project execution including team leadership, SCADA design, PLC/HMI programming, and site start-up support.
• Strengthen client relationships and provide expert troubleshooting across packaging lines and process systems.
• Collaborate with clients and team to deliver high-quality solutions consistently.

Skills

7+ years automation experience

Client interaction

Leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)

PanelView HMIs

FactoryTalk Suite

Intellution/ Wonderware

VisualBasic/C#/Java

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to design, program, and Commission automation systems for major manufacturing clients.

You will work with a team of industry experts, leading projects from concept through start-up, and collaborate closely with clients to ensure robust, scalable control solutions. The role requires a minimum seven years of automation experience and proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and FactoryTalk/ Wonderware suites.