Controls Engineer II - High Point, NC

Summary

Barry-Wehmiller's Design Group is an integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm serving manufacturing and technology clients. The Controls Engineer II will develop, design, configure, test, commission, and support automation control systems for industrial manufacturing projects while managing engineering deliverables, site activities, and client relationships.

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. Siemens and Delta V programming experience is preferred
• 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
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

Skills

• 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 solid understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A)
• A solid 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
• Siemens and Delta V programming experience is preferred
• A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or similar technical field (preferred)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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 solid understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A)
• A solid 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

Nice to Haves

• Siemens and Delta V programming experience is preferred
• A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or similar technical field (preferred)

Benefits

• Professional development resources
• Mentorships, including the First Year Experience program
• Individual Development Plans
• Career Path resources and tools