Senior Controls Engineer

About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.

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:

Design and develop controls systems to automate processes and machines. Perform a wide variety of control design and application duties including, implementation of control algorithms in software, development of software data file structures, terminal display formatting, and software for data transmission with detailed emphasis on programming using PLC languages, motion control logic, and other higher-level languages. Develop, implement, and employ debugging and maintenance software in the development and maintenance of company products and related equipment. Structure machine parts for engineering projects and design machine drawings for engineering projects including schematics, panel layouts and other engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities/Complexities:

• Design and develop complex electrical engineering and functional controls system architecture and specifications with input from sales personnel, customers, service technicians, assembly technicians.
• Apply ingenuity in programming, hardware/software integration and system diagnostics to support machine-based control systems.
• Prepare schematics, assemblies, detailed drawings and bills of material for complex projects
• Develop, prepare and maintain comprehensive program documentation in areas related to diagnostics, information systems, data collection and communication with other peripheral equipment.
• Research and stay current on latest developments concerning system architectures that could be implemented as parts of machine control systems.
• Act as a liaison to production assembly, service and system suppliers and furnish documentation and/or assist in the check-out, machine installation and startup of complex mechanical functionality and control system software.
• Interface directly with customers to identify customer expectations and specifications.
• Interface with suppliers to select and develop the best available technical solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions; participate on team to analyze control system malfunctions; make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations
• May participate in set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities
• Provide guidance in the production of system operation manuals and diagnostic aids for customer and service technician use.
• May lead, mentor or coach less experienced team members
• May travel to customer sites to lead or support testing, commissioning and/or startup of industrial equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Must be able to competently perform all level 2 duties
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Allen Bradley Controls, Siemens, Beckhoff, B&R or other Controls Platform
• Comprehensive knowledge of Control & Instrumentation Theory and Application; small computer and microprocessor programming techniques (Motion Control, PLC and Visual C++ languages)
• Ability to read complex electrical controls schematics and other drawings
• Comprehensive experience with PLC controller programming
• Ability to work in a customer’s facility and manage that relationship
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimum guidance

Supervisory Responsibility:

Role reports to Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager or Principal Engineer; this position does not directly supervise other employees.

Work Environment:

This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility. Although the employee may spend a portion of his/her time in the office area, the employee’s essential job duties also require the employee to spend a portion of his/her time in the manufacturing area. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in the manufacturing area.

Physical Demands:

This role requires the constant use of standard office equipment; visual and mental focus; light lifting may be required in order to inspect goods; regular travel is expected.

Safety:

All safety regulations must be observed.

Position Type:

This is a regular, full-time position with frequent overtime. Must be able, available and willing to work more than 40 hours per week, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Travel:

Regular domestic and/or global travel is required for this position.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or controls engineering Typically has 4-6 years of experience in controls engineering

Other Duties:

Perform various other similar or associated duties as assigned or directed.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

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:

BW Papersystems