Controls Engineer

About the Company

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm serving clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries.

Controls Engineer

• Work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for clients.
• Develop automation solutions and participate in design, configuration, testing, commissioning, and start‑up of automated manufacturing processes.
• Design automation control systems and create project documentation and drawings to meet client requirements.
• Diagnose automation problems and interface with teams, clients, and vendors.
• Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specifications.
• Program PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Rockwell) and HMI/SCADA (Factory Talk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition).
• Communicate plan progress to project stakeholders.
• Manage engineering projects, deliverables, site construction, installation, and start‑up support.
• Validate and commission facility systems following established execution protocols.
• Strengthen relationships with clients and team members.

• Minimum five years of direct experience as a controls engineer in automated processes or system integration in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in designing automation control systems (PLC, SCADA).
• Solid understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A), instrumentation and controls, and engineering documentation (P&IDs, process flow diagrams, SOPs).
• Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration.
• Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or a related technical field (preferred).

The company fosters a culture of mutual respect, integrity, and professional development. Employees receive mentorship, individual development plans, career path resources, and support for travel and conferences.

Barry‑Wehmiller is an equal‑opportunity employer. The organization uses E‑Verify. The company may require pre‑employment screening.