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Packaging Controls Engineer

  2025-06-25     Barry-Wehmiller     Portland,OR  
Description:

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm dedicated to helping clients achieve their critical goals from strategy to commercialization. As the only firm originating from a manufacturing technology company and now fully independent, we combine deep manufacturing domain expertise with a client-focused approach. Our culture of Truly Human Leadership fosters the development of future leaders who partner with clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to shape 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. With a people-centric leadership approach, disciplined operational strategies, and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has grown into a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by the belief in using business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Controls Engineer

Who You'll Work With

You will join one of our 45 US offices, be part of a dedicated team of over 1500 professionals, and collaborate with clients on impactful projects. You will be welcomed into a growing business environment, empowered to make an impact, and supported in your professional growth. Our environment values your success and fulfillment, with leadership committed to your development.

As a Controls Engineer at Design Group, you will be challenged and positioned for growth. Recognized as an industry leader, we are ranked #7 in the 2023 System Integrator Giants, a Rockwell Platinum Integrator, and an Ignition Enterprise Premier Integrator. You will learn from industry experts and may participate in industry events like the Ignition Build-A-Thon, which we won in 2023.

In this role, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve complex problems for leading companies, delivering high-quality solutions with consistency and accuracy.

What You'll Do

  • Support capital projects by developing automation solutions, creating design specifications, software configuration, testing, and commissioning automated manufacturing processes.
  • Design automation control systems and produce project documentation and drawings.
  • Diagnose automation issues.
  • Coordinate with teams, clients, and vendors.
  • Configure software and hardware according to client specifications.
  • Program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell) and HMI/SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition).
  • Communicate project progress to stakeholders.
  • Manage engineering projects and deliverables.
  • Oversee site construction, installation, start-up, and system validation.
  • Ensure successful system turnover to clients.
  • Apply your skills daily to strengthen client relationships and team collaboration.

What You'll Bring

  • Proficiency in control systems, troubleshooting, and high-pressure environments.
  • At least 7+ years of experience as a controls engineer in industrial manufacturing, especially in food, beverage, or consumer health sectors.
  • Experience designing automation control systems (PLC, SCADA).
  • Knowledge of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A).
  • Understanding of instrumentation and controls (I&C).
  • Familiarity with engineering documentation (P&IDs, process flow diagrams, SOPs).
  • Experience with field instrumentation and control system installation.
  • Knowledge of machine safety, electrical power distribution, and control panel design.
  • Strong technical communication skills, report writing, and presentation abilities.
  • Willingness to travel for project needs, including installation, start-up, and industry events.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or related field (preferred).

Our culture emphasizes mutual respect, integrity, and individual success. We offer professional development resources, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. We support your development as an engineer and leader.

If you're on the path to becoming a Controls Engineer but not quite there yet, we'd love to connect and help grow your career.

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We value diverse experiences and talents beyond technical skills. If your background aligns closely with the role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to an inclusive environment and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E-Verify. Pre-employment screening may include drug tests, reference checks, background checks, and skills assessments.

Company:

Design Group

About the company

Barry-Wehmiller Companies is a global manufacturing technology and services provider based in St.

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