Industrial Network 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 $3billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

As a Network Engineer you will join one of our 45 offices in the U.S. and be part of a committed team of over 1,500 professionals. You will work in teams and directly with our clients to support capital projects and implement solutions that improve performance and help clients achieve their goals. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business, empowered to make an impact, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant.

• Implement industrial networks, primarily for manufacturing facilities.
• Deliver on‑site full project lifecycle of site‑wide network design, including initial validation, complete commissioning, sign‑off, troubleshooting, and modification of existing customer networks.
• Handle the audit, specification, design, development, testing, and implementation of industrial networks (primarily Cisco/Stratix platforms).
• Design solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Create accurate network diagrams/documentation for design, planning, and procurement.
• Create BOMs to fulfill project design requirements including network hardware, structured cabling, and connectors.
• Provide direction and clarification to installers and other on‑site staff regarding the physical network installation.
• Work collaboratively within cross‑functional team environment to achieve overall project goals.
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening relationships with clients and team.

• Three to seven years of related experience within either a manufacturing environment or a direct networking position, or equivalent.
• A Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, network engineering, or an equivalent technical degree/experience.
• A solid understanding of network infrastructure, network hardware components, and interrelated network communication protocols.
• The ability to configure Rockwell/Cisco switches.
• Network certifications (CCNA/NP, IMINS).
• Experience in industrial and/or manufacturing environments.
• Virtualization hardware and software experience (Dell, HP, VMware, Hyper‑V).
• A basic understanding of project management fundamentals and strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Visio, & AutoCAD).
• Proficient in Cisco CLI (other manufacturers’ CLI fluency is a plus).
• Effective organizational, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel to support installation and start‑up activities and attend client meetings.
• Security experience/certifications (ISA, GICSP, CISSP) – preferred.
• Network tools experience (GNS3, Solar Winds, Network Manager) – preferred.
• Control system experience (PLCs, SCADA software) – preferred.
• Experience in industrial controls network design – preferred.
• Application development or system administration experience – preferred.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.