About Us:
BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry-Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers’ toughest challenges as our own — delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands — trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together.
Job Description:
The Project Engineer – Automation & Integration supports the execution of automation and integration projects by owning the post-sale system layout and coordinating supplier interface information and engineering documentation following solution validation. Participates in customer site surveys and measure-ups with A&I site management and maintains technical alignment across suppliers, internal teams, and customer requirements throughout the project.
Works in close partnership with A&I Project Management, Site Management, Controls Integration, Procurement, and external suppliers to ensure layouts, interfaces, and installation packages remain accurate, aligned, and ready to support execution.
Key Responsibilities
System Layout Ownership & Site Validation
Participate in customer site surveys and measure-ups along with A&I site management at the time of solution validation.
Serve as the owner of the post-sale system layout throughout the life of the project, maintaining accuracy as supplier information, interfaces, and project details evolve.
Supplier Interface Coordination & Validation
Coordinate incoming technical information from suppliers related to interfacing details.
Perform final validation between suppliers prior to customer approval to ensure interfaces are aligned and complete.
Supplier Buyout & Change Support
Coordinate buyout of external supplier equipment and services with the Procurement Leader.
Coordinate pricing and technical information from suppliers for external customer change order requests.
Engineering Deliverables & Documentation
Working with the A&I Project Manager, coordinate and track receipt of necessary engineering details from suppliers to support customer deliverables, including drawings, utility information, engineering documentation, spare parts lists, and manuals.
Ensure supplier-provided information is complete and aligned prior to downstream use.
Installation Package Coordination
Working with the A&I Site Manager and the A&I Controls Integration team, create and coordinate the distribution and review of mechanical and electrical installation packages, including drawings and RFQ specifications, for supplier review and quoting.
Ensure installation documentation reflects final layouts, interfaces, and supplier scope.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
Experience supporting automation, integration, or capital equipment projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Ability to read and interpret system layouts, mechanical drawings, and electrical documentation.
Experience coordinating supplier-provided technical information and documentation across multiple interfaces.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in complex, multi-supplier environments.
Clear communicator able to work across engineering, project management, procurement, and site teams.
Flexibility to take on evolving responsibilities in response to strategic priorities and business needs.
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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.
Company:
BW PackagingSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Experience supporting automation, integration, or capital equipment projects in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and interpret system layouts, mechanical drawings, and electrical documentation
- Experience coordinating supplier-provided technical information across multiple interfaces
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in complex environments
- Clear communication skills across engineering, project management, and site teams
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!
