Entry Level Controls Engineer (South - MD, GA, TX, SC, MO, NC)

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate 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.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Who You'll Work With

At Design Group, you'll collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world's leading companies. You'll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices where you'll be empowered to make an impact, develop your expertise , and grow your career.

LOCATIONS: Alpharetta, GA; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Greenville, SC; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; San Antonio, TX; St. Louis, MO; Frederick, MD

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting control system integration projects that help clients modernize manufacturing operations and improve performance. You'll work closely with controls engineers, project teams, technical specialists, and client stakeholders to design, program, troubleshoot, and implement automated systems. This position plays an important role in developing practical engineering solutions for complex manufacturing environments while giving you the opportunity to build technical depth through hands-on project work and mentorship.

Apply programming, electrical design, and engineering problem-solving skills to modern manufacturing systems

Design, program, and troubleshoot automated machinery and line control systems

Develop user applications that monitor and control production processes for consumer goods and regulated manufacturing environments

Design control systems that provide real-time production lifecycle feedback

Design electrical control panels and support related control system documentation

Develop industrial controller PLC programs and human machine interfaces

Support project teams with control system integration deliverables and client-facing project work

Travel to client sites to support manufacturing process design, project execution, facility development, installation, and start-up activities

Build technical capabilities through hands-on exposure to programming, automation, electrical design, and project execution

Contribute to client and team relationships by approaching project work with integrity, accountability, and technical curiosity

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in electrical, mechatronic, mechanical, chemical, or computer engineering, or an equivalent technical degree

A cademic, co-op, internship, project, or entry-level experience applying engineering fundamentals to automation, manufacturing, or control systems

Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions

Foundational knowledge of programming methods, electrical design, and engineering problem solving

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, industrial control panels, or automated manufacturing systems

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Design Group