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.

Senior Controls Engineer, Houston Onsite | Barry-Wehmiller

Design PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for manufacturing clients at BW Design Group. Lead automation projects from configuration and testing through commissioning and start-up.

Description

  • Support capital projects and deliver client solutions independently and with project teams.
  • Design automation control systems.
  • Prepare project specifications, documentation, and drawings for high-speed and other automated manufacturing processes.
  • Contribute across automation project phases, including software configuration and testing, commissioning, installation, and start-up.
  • Take responsibility for end-to-end project delivery, including team leadership, SCADA design, PLC and HMI programming, and on-site start-up support for integrated systems.
  • Build and maintain client relationships.
  • Diagnose issues in packaging lines, process systems, and software.
  • Manage multiple project duties with limited supervision.
  • Work with industry experts, experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver quality solutions.
  • Help clients improve performance and meet critical goals.

Requirements

  • At least five years of relevant automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs, and general control system design.
  • Packaging and process controls experience in consumer products, life sciences, or beverage, brewery, or food industries is preferred.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, and SLC500 PLCs.
  • Experience with PanelView or PanelViewPlus HMIs.
  • Experience with industrial communication networks such as Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and DH+.
  • Experience with FactoryTalk Suite, IntellutionSuite, Wonderware Suite, and VisualBasic, C#, or Java is preferred.
  • Engineering consulting experience is preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively with clients.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to perform in high-pressure environments.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Willingness to travel as projects require, including for installation and start-up, client- and company-sponsored meetings, training, industry seminars, forums, and conventions; travel may reach 50% year over year.
  • A Bachelor of Science in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or a related degree, is preferred.
  • Applicants may undergo pre-employment checks, which may include drug screening, reference and employment verification, background screening, and skills assessments.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States as applicable to the role; the organization uses E-Verify.

Benefits

  • Professional development resources and mentoring.
  • First Year Experience program.
  • Individual Development Plans.
  • Career Path resources and tools.
  • Flexible career path.
  • Client- and company-sponsored meetings, training, industry seminars, forums, and conventions.
  • Reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
  • Equal opportunity employment.

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