Barry-Wehmiller
Barry-Wehmiller
Barry-Wehmiller is an industrial manufacturing company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with expertise in packaging machinery and related production solutions. Its work includes corrugating, sheeting, paper processing, engineering services, and IT consulting, supporting customers across sectors such as food and beverage, healthcare, and logistics. The company also places a strong emphasis on people-centered leadership, professional development, and initiatives intended to strengthen its employees, customers, and communities.

Controls Engineer II, PLC and SCADA Automation

Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA automation systems for BW Design Group’s manufacturing clients. Support system design, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and implementation at client sites.

Description

  • Develop automation solutions for capital projects and manufacturing operations.
  • Work with clients, vendors, project stakeholders, and Control System Integration Practice teams.
  • Design, configure, test, commission, and start up integrated control systems.
  • Deliver automation projects from specifications and software configuration through testing, commissioning, and startup.
  • Design control systems and prepare project documentation and drawings to meet client requirements.
  • Program PLC and HMI/SCADA systems.
  • Configure software and hardware to client design specifications.
  • Diagnose automation issues and troubleshoot in demanding manufacturing environments.
  • Update stakeholders on project progress, risks, and technical matters.
  • Manage engineering deliverables to meet agreed schedules, scope, and client expectations.
  • Coordinate site construction, installation, and startup support for integrated control systems.
  • Validate and commission facility systems using established execution procedures.
  • Support customer handover with documentation, testing, and technical communication.
  • Travel extensively to client sites.

Requirements

  • At least three years of direct controls engineering experience with automated processes or system integration in food, beverage, consumer health product, or other industrial manufacturing settings.
  • Experience designing automation control systems, including PLC and SCADA systems.
  • Working knowledge of industrial control panel design and fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and engineering documents such as P&IDs and process flow diagrams.
  • Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration.
  • Ability to travel for project work, including installation and startup, client and company meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions.
  • Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design.
  • Experience preparing reports and delivering group presentations to technical audiences.
  • Ability to work in or reside in Portland, Oregon, or Boise, Idaho.
  • The organization uses E-Verify.
  • Applicants may undergo pre-employment screening, which may include drug screening, reference and employment checks, background screening, or skills assessments.

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