Automation Solutions Specialist

6 days ago


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

Barry-Wehmiller, a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology, is seeking an Automation Solutions Specialist to join its team. This role offers a rewarding and challenging career path with opportunities for growth and professional development.

About Us

As a Controls Engineer at Barry-Wehmiller, you will be part of a team that challenges you and positions you for growth. The company is widely recognized as an industry leader, ranking #7 in the 2023 System Integrator Giants, and holds various prestigious designations from Rockwell and Ignition.

You will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. Your primary responsibilities will include developing automation solutions, designing control systems, and implementing projects. You will also collaborate with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality solutions to clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop automation solutions and participate in various phases of automation projects, including creating design specifications, software configuration, testing, commissioning, and start-up 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 and 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.
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.
About Our Culture

At Barry-Wehmiller, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. We are committed to fostering 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 for career growth.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying. Please note that pre-employment screening may be required.



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