Electrical Controls Engineer

About Us: BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry-Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers’ toughest challenges as our own — delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands — trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together. 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: Job Summary:    The Electrical Controls Engineer   is responsible for   the design, development, programming, and support of electrical control systems for automated packaging machinery .    This role partners closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performing equipment that meets customer and regulatory requirements.   S uccess is measured by on-time, on - budget , quality equipment that meets performance expectations . Key Responsibilities   Develop and program PLC, HMI, motion control , and automation systems for packaging equipment.   Program and   optimize   high-speed machine sequences with a focus on throughput, accuracy, and   finished   product   quality to   specifications.     Configure and commission servo axes, sensors, vision systems, barcode scanners, printers, and inspection devices .   Configure and troubleshoot safety systems, including safe zones, guarding, light curtains, and safety-rated monitored stops .     Support machine build, debug,   validation,   , and commissioning during FAT and SAT .   Collaborate with Electrical Design Engineers in the development of electrical schematics, panel layouts,   component   selection , and bills of material.   Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, controls, and system issues during build, installation, and field support .   Perform limited electrical design modifications and documentation updates in support of machine enhancements, issue resolution, and customer-specific requirements.   Collaborate with cross-functional teams to   support   robotic   integration   into overall machine design and performance .     Ensure compliance with applicable machine safety standards .     Develop and maintain technical documentation, including electrical drawings, programs,   and   backups .     Provide technical support to customers and field service teams, including occasional on-site   startup   and optimization .   May   lead , guide, coach, or mentor less experienced team members; be a positive role model for the team.   Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work on other non-core product lines based on demand.   Flexibility to take on evolving responsibilities in response to strategic priorities and business needs.   Travel is an essential element to expand knowledge,   support of   our customers, and support business growth needs. Travel could be to company sponsored training, customers’ facilities, or other BW facilities both domestic and international. Estimated at up to 2 5 % annually.   Qualifications &   Desired   Experience   Bachelor’s degree in   E lectrical   E ngineering,   Electrical Engineering Technology , Mechatronics Engineering,   Computer Science,   or a related technical field, from an accredited college or university ;   equivalent combination of formal education and relevant job experience may be considered.   Minimum   5   years of electrical   controls   design and PLC/HMI development .   Strong experience with PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley preferred) .     Experience with HMI development and   user interface development .     Experience developing and commissioning multi-axis motion control systems, including servo motion, coordinated machine sequencing,   electronic camming and gearing,   and VFD-controlled equipment. Working knowledge   with electrical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN , etc. ) .     Solid understanding   of industrial networks and machine safety systems .   Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills .   Physical Demands (Essential Functions)   Ability to perform work in an engineering office and manufacturing environment.    Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to   operate   a computer   and engineering tools.    Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.    Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and/or internationally.   Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and electrical systems in a safe manner, following all PPE and safety requirements.   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 th