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.
Job Description:
**This role does require heavy travel to the client site
Who You'll Work With
At Design Group, you'll collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world's leading companies. You'll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices where you'll be empowered to make an impact, develop your expertise, and grow your career.
What You'll Do
In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing automation solutions that support capital projects and manufacturing operations. You'll work closely with clients, vendors, project stakeholders, and Control System Integration Practice teams to design, configure, test, commission, and start up integrated control systems. This position plays an important role in helping clients improve performance and deliver automated manufacturing processes, giving you the opportunity to apply technical expertise across PLC, HMI/SCADA, control panel, and commissioning activities.
- Develop automation solutions through design specifications, software configuration, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities
- Design automation control systems and create project documentation and drawings that meet client requirements
- Program PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems, including Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, and Ignition platforms
- Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specifications
- Diagnose automation problems and support troubleshooting in high-intensity manufacturing environments
- Communicate project progress, risks, and technical updates to stakeholders throughout the engagement
- Manage engineering project deliverables to agreed schedule, scope, and client expectations
- Coordinate site construction, installation, and start-up support for integrated control systems
- Validate and commission facility systems using established execution protocols
- Support successful system turnover to customers through clear documentation, testing, and technical communication
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs and general control system design
- Experience creating and designing automation control systems, including PLC and SCADA systems
- Working knowledge of industrial control panel design and fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and engineering documentation such as P&IDs and process flow diagrams
- Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration
- Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a similar technical field
- Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design
- Experience generating reports and conducting group presentations for technical audiences Compensation (note: Include when required by applicable pay transparency laws)
The approximate pay range for this position is $115k-$150k 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.
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
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Company:
Design GroupSkills Required
- 5+ years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs and general control system design
- Programming PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition)
- Experience creating and designing automation control systems, including PLC and SCADA systems
- Working knowledge of industrial control panel design and fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and engineering documentation such as P&IDs and process flow diagrams
- Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration
- Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities and client meetings (heavy travel)
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or similar technical field
- Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design
- Experience generating reports and conducting group presentations for technical audiences
Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
Barry-Wehmiller Insights
What We Do
We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
