Senior Controls Engineer

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. Senior Controls Engineer When you join Design Group as a Senior Controls Engineer, you are part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals and will work directly with clients on projects that shape the world. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and empowered to make an impact. What You’ll Do Support capital projects and implement solutions for clients, working individually and in teams. Develop automation solutions and participate in all project phases: design specifications, software configuration and testing, commissioning, and start‑up of high‑speed and other automated manufacturing processes. Design automation control systems, create project documentation and drawings to meet client requirements. Diagnose automation problems, interface with teams, clients and vendors. Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specifications. Program PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Rockwell) and HMI/SCADA (FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition). Communicate project progress to stakeholders. Manage engineering projects, deliverables, schedules and scopes. Oversee site construction, installation and start‑up support of integrated control systems. Validate and commission facility systems following established protocols and ensure successful turnover to the customer. What You’ll Bring Track record of proficiency in control systems, troubleshooting, and high‑intensity environments. Minimum of 8 years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes/system integration in a food, beverage, consumer health product, or industrial manufacturing environment. Experience in an engineering/consulting environment is preferred but not required. Experience in creating and designing automation control systems (PLC, SCADA) with advanced expertise in Ignition preferred. Solid understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A). Solid understanding of instrumentation and controls (I&C). Solid understanding of engineering documentation (P&IDs, process flow diagram, standard operating procedures). Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration. Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design. Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and delivering presentations. Willingness to travel for project requirements, including installation and start‑up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry seminars, forums, and conventions. Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or a similar technical field (preferred). Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.