Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Control System Integration Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

• Develop automation solutions and participate in various phases of automation projects, including creating design specifications, software configuration and testing, and the commissioning and start-up of a variety of high speed and other automated manufacturing processes.
• Design automation control systems and 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/SCADAs (Factory Talk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition).
• Communicate plan progress to project stakeholders.
• Manage engineering projects and project deliverables to agreed schedule and scope.
• Manage site construction and installation.
• Manage site start‑up support of integrated control systems.
• Validate and commission facility systems following established execution protocols, and ensure the successful turnover of the system to the customer.
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening the relationship with our clients and team.

• A track record of proficiency in control systems, troubleshooting, and high intensity environments.
• A minimum of five years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes/system integration in a food, beverage, consumer health product, or other industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in creating and designing automation control systems (PLC, SCADA).
• 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 conducting group presentations.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start‑up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or similar technical field (preferred).

The approximate pay range for this position is $100,000–$130,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.