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:
Manager, Controls System Integration
Boxborough, MA USA
Full time
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 $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.
Job Description:
The Manager, Controls System Integration will work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Responsible for helping our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals. Specific duties include:
- Lead a team of electrical and controls engineers across CPG and Life Science industries multiple industries/sectors through the entire project life cycle including conception, proposal, specification, development, integration, testing, and start-up.
- Define complex solutions for multiple system integration projects, assign teams, monitor and support projects, create and support technical standards, and handle project scheduling, planning, and oversight.
- Interface with project teams and clients to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Undertake recruiting responsibilities.
- Manage, motivate, and mentor the team; develop training objectives and strategies.
- Coordinate project workloads and activities; work with regional offices to help develop and modify methods and procedures.
- Clearly and effectively communicate project updates.
- Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.
Position allows for occasional telecommuting within reasonable distance of reporting office in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
Position requires domestic travel up to 25% of time to travel to client sites for bid walks, client meetings, automation system testing, start-up and commissioning activities.
Required Education and Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or foreign degree equivalent); and 7 years of relevant experience.
Must have:
- At least 7 years of experience in electrical and controls engineering, automated processes, including packaging line integration or machine safety projects.
- At least 7 years of experience working within the food/household products or life science manufacturing industries, including experience with packaging OEMS.
- At least 5 years of experience overseeing projects that incorporate engineering, design, and programming of integrated and automated manufacturing systems.
- At least 5 developing electrical schematics, using PLC programming and HMI/SCADA.
Salary: $177,466
Benefits include:
Comprehensive Health Benefits
401(k) with Company Match
PTO
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.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
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.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Company:
Design GroupSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or foreign degree equivalent
- 7 years of relevant experience
- 7 years of experience in electrical and controls engineering and automated processes
- Experience with packaging line integration or machine safety projects
- 7 years of experience in food, household products, or life sciences manufacturing industries
- Experience with packaging OEMs
- 5 years of experience overseeing projects involving engineering, design, and programming of integrated automated manufacturing systems
- 5 years of experience developing electrical schematics
- Experience using PLC programming and HMI/SCADA
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!
