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:
The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems used to automate industrial processes and machinery. This role involves a wide range of control design and application duties, including developing control algorithms, software structures, user interfaces, and communication systems. The Controls Engineer will work extensively with PLC programming, motion control logic, and higher-level programming languages to support machine functionality and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop control systems for automation of machines and processes.
- Implement control algorithms and develop software data structures, terminal displays, and communication interfaces.
- Program using PLC languages, motion control systems, and higher-level programming languages.
- Develop and utilize debugging and maintenance tools for control system development and ongoing support.
- Create engineering documentation, including schematics, panel layouts, and machine drawings.
- Design moderately complex electrical and control system architectures with input from cross-functional teams (sales, customers, service, and assembly).
- Integrate hardware and software components and perform system diagnostics.
- Prepare detailed drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials (BOMs) for projects.
- Develop and maintain documentation for diagnostics, data collection, and system communication.
- Stay current with advancements in control system architectures and technologies.
- Support product assembly, system checkout, installation, and startup activities.
- Troubleshoot system malfunctions and collaborate with teams to improve system efficiency and quality.
- Participate in commissioning of new systems and upgrades to existing facilities.
- Assist in creating operation manuals and diagnostic tools for customers and service personnel.
- Travel to customer sites as needed for testing, commissioning, and startup support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
- Apply problem-solving and innovation in programming, integration, and diagnostics of control systems.
- Collaborate effectively across departments and with external customers.
- Ensure accuracy and quality in engineering documentation and system implementation.
- Support lifecycle maintenance of control systems and equipment.
Job Specifications
- Demonstrated ability to perform Level 1 Controls Engineer duties.
- Working knowledge of major control platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, B&R, or similar.
- Understanding of control and instrumentation theory and application.
- Experience with PLC programming, motion control systems, and languages such as Visual C++ (or similar).
- Ability to read and interpret moderately complex electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Capability to work within customer environments and maintain professional relationships.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
- Typically 2 Plus years of relevant controls engineering experience.
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