Automation Systems Engineer

6 days ago


Kansas City, Kansas, United States Barry-Wehmiller Full time
About Us

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries.

We combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Our culture is rooted in Truly Human Leadership, which cultivates 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

As a Controls Engineer at Barry-Wehmiller, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Control System Integration Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop automation solutions and participate in various phases of automation projects, including creating design specifications, software configuration and testing, and the commissioning and start-up of a variety of high speed and other automated manufacturing processes.
  • Design automation control systems and create project documentation and drawings to meet client requirements.
  • Diagnose automation problems.
  • Interface with teams, clients, and vendors.
  • Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specifications.
  • Program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell) and HMI/SCADAs (FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition).
  • Communicate plan progress to project stakeholders.
  • Manage engineering projects.
  • Manage project deliverables to agreed schedule and scope.
  • Manage site construction and installation.
  • Manage site start-up support of integrated control systems.
  • Validate and commission facility systems following established execution protocols, and ensure the successful turnover of the system to the customer.
Requirements
  • A track record of proficiency in control systems, troubleshooting, and high intensity environments.
  • A minimum of three years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes/system integration in a food, beverage, consumer health product, or other industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in creating and designing automation controls systems (PLC, SCADA).
  • A general understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A).
  • A general understanding of instrumentation and controls (I&C).
  • A solid understanding of engineering documentation (P&IDs, process flow diagram, standard operating procedures).
  • Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration.
  • Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design.
  • Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations.
  • A willingness to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company-sponsored meetings, trainings, industry-related seminars, forums, and conventions.
  • A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a similar technical field (preferred).
Our Culture

We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Controls Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships, including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.



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