Controls Engineer

Job TitleDesign and develop controls systems to automate processes and machines.About the Company:BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers.Job Description:Design and develop controls systems to automate processes and machines. Perform a wide variety of control design and application duties including, implementation of control algorithms in software, development of software data file structures, terminal display formatting, and software for data transmission with detailed emphasis on programming using PLC languages, motion control logic, and other higher-level languages. Develop, implement, and employ debugging and maintenance software in the development and maintenance of company products and related equipment. Structure machine parts for engineering projects and design machine drawings for engineering projects including schematics, panel layouts and other engineering drawings.Essential Functions:Assist with developing engineering and functional system specifications based on sales, customer, and technical personnelAssist with programming hardware/software to support machine-based control systemsAssist with and/or maintain program documentation related to diagnostics, information systems, data collection and communication with other peripheral equipmentFurnish documentation to product assembly and may assist with check-out, machine installation and startup of basic mechanical functionality and control system softwareDesign and develop basic electrical equipmentPrepare basic schematics, assemblies and bills of material with a focus on controls systems architectureTravel to customer sites to support commissioning and startup of industrial equipmentOther duties as assignedJob Specifications:Knowledge and experience with automated controls platforms such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff and B&R.Knowledge of Control & Instrumentation Theory and Application; small computer and microprocessor programming techniques (Motion Control, PLC and Visual C++ languages)Ability to read basic electrical controls schematics and other drawingsKnowledge of, or experience with, agile scrum methodology preferred.Required Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in electrical or controls engineering2+ years' experience is preferred. Candidates who recently graduated from college will also be considered for entry level engineer positionBarry-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:BW Papersystems