Global Director, Electrical Controls and Embedded Systems

BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

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.
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* Job Description:

**** Position Summary
** We are seeking a visionary and technically accomplished
** Global*
* ** Director of Electrical, Controls & Embedded Systems Engineering
** to lead a global engineering function at the forefront of industrial automation. This is a high-impact, fast-paced leadership role responsible for driving the architecture, development, and integration of all electrical, firmware, controls, and software platforms across our complex manufacturing systems.

This role will directly manage 4 senior leaders and oversee a broader global engineering team of approximately 60 indirect reports. The successful candidate will possess a strong mix of technical depth, strategic leadership, and a passion for building, mentoring, and scaling high-performance teams across disciplines and geographies.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Team Leadership & Development
*** Lead, mentor, and inspire a
** global team of 60+ engineers
** across electrical design, embedded systems, PLC programming, and software platforms.
* Directly manage 4 senior-level reports and ensure alignment across global engineering functions.
* Develop and implement strategies for
** team growth, skill development, and succession planning
** to build sustainable engineering leadership pipelines.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and
** team health
** across all regions and disciplines.
* Champion
** personal and professional development
** through coaching, training plans, and performance feedback.
* Monitor and continuously improve team engagement, workload balance, and productivity across international sites.
** Technical Leadership
*** Provide hands-on technical guidance in:  + Embedded system and board-level design  + Firmware development in
** C/C++**  + High-level application programming in
** Python and Java**  + PLC and HMI programming using
** Siemens and Rockwell
** platforms  + Vision systems and sensor integration
* Define and maintain robust software and electrical architecture standards for scalability, modularity, and reuse.
* Ensure best practices in version control, documentation, system integration, and regulatory compliance.
** Product & Platform Strategy
*** Lead the development and execution of platform strategies for controls, data acquisition, and smart automation features.
* Integrate high- and low-level technologies to deliver reliable, intelligent, and cost-effective automation solutions.
* Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service to support design-for-manufacturing, reliability, and serviceability goals.
** Operational Excellence
*** Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality, efficiency, and responsiveness.
* Oversee project…