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.
Job Description:
Who You will Work With
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.
When you join Design Group as a Sr. Software Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. Design Group is widely known as an industry leader, recognized as a top system integrator, ranking #7 in the 2023 System Integrator Giants; as a Rockwell Platinum Integrator, the highest designation given to Rockwell partners; and as an Ignition Enterprise Premier Integrator. As a part of this team, you will learn from industry leading experts and may even have the chance to be an active participant in industry events like the Ignition Build-A-Thon which Design Group won in 2023!
In this role, 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.
What You’ll Do
You’ll work individually and with a cross-functional OT team to deliver SCADA/MES software solutions for capital projects and site rollouts. You’ll turn shop-floor requirements into reliable, user-friendly applications that improve safety, quality, and throughput.
• SCADA/MES development: Design and build SCADA and MES workflows (e.g., OEE, Track & Trace), reusable templates/UDTs, alarm philosophy, historian tagging, and role-based HMIs.
• Data & databases: Design and optimize database schemas for major platforms (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and write Named Queries.
•Connectivity & Integrations: Integrate PLCs and devices via OPC UA , drivers, and gateways; implement MQTT where appropriate; and build REST APIs and secure interfaces to enterprise systems (ERP, CMMS, analytics).
• Industry 4.0 alignment: Apply ISA-95/ISA-88 models, UNS/asset hierarchies, and digital-thread principles so data flows cleanly from equipment to MES and enterprise analytics.
• Scripting & languages: Develop with Python (Gateway/Project scripts), C# (services/tools), and SQL; and be comfortable with modern front-end patterns for operator UIs.
• Delivery & commissioning: Own design → build → test → deploy; create runbooks and operator job aids; support site start-ups and FAT/SAT; analyze issues and drive root-cause fixes.
• Collaboration & mentoring: Partner with controls (PLC), OT networking, IT/Cloud, and operations; mentor junior engineers through pairing, reviews, and clear standards.
What You’ll Bring
• Experience: 5+ years of SCADA/MES delivery in OT (Ignition preferred; AVEVA/Wonderware or FactoryTalk a plus).
• Languages & scripting (core): Python, SQL.
• Data/DB: Strong SQL and schema design (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL/Oracle), plus historian configuration.
• Integrations: OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs; familiarity with ERP systems.
• Standards & practices: ISA-95/ISA-88, Industry 4.0 concepts; Git, code reviews, CI/CD, and Dev→Test→Prod promotion.
• Plus: C#, PowerShell/Bash for tooling and automation; PLC/HMI familiarity; strong mentoring/communication; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Education: B.S. in Computer Science (or equivalent). Ignition certification preferred; other SCADA/MES certs are a plus.
Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. 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 Sr. Software 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. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.
Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Sr. Software Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant
The approximate pay range for this position is $115-$150k. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.
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.
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