Sr. Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.

Boxborough (MA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Barry-Wehmhillier Design Group is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to join our control system integration team. You will design automation systems, program PLCs/HMI, and manage start-up activities for high-speed manufacturing projects in diverse industries.

You will collaborate with industry experts, contribute to project leadership, and travel as needed for installation and client meetings, while upholding our standards of quality and client service.

Qualifications

Seven+ years of automation experience with DCS, HMI, SCADA, PLCs and control system design.
Experience in consumer products, life sciences, or beverage/food industries preferred.
Proficient with Rockwell Automation hardware and Rockwell PLC families; PanelView HMIs.
Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet, DeviceNet, DH+/DH+) and software suites listed.
Strong communication, project leadership, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

Design automation control systems and develop specs, documents, and drawings for high-speed manufacturing processes.
Lead or participate in software configuration, testing, commissioning, installation, and start-up phases.
Own project execution including team leadership, SCADA, PLC/HMI programming, and site start-up support.
Maintain and grow solid client relationships and provide troubleshooting across packaging lines and process systems.
Balance multiple project responsibilities with minimal supervision and deliver quality results.

Skills

DCS/SCADA

Rockwell PLCs

HMI programming

Industrial networks

Control systems design

Troubleshooting

Client interaction

Travel willingness

Education

B.S. in electrical engineering

Related engineering degree

Tools

FactoryTalk Suite

Intellution Suite

Wonderware Suite

DeltaV

Ignition

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 fulfillment. 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! In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Control System Integration Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

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 DCS, 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)
Experience with DeltaV automation platform and DeltaV Batch (preferred)
Experience with Ignition (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)

Our culture and commitment to our people

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.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. 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.

Company: Design Group Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people.

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