Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.

Electrical Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. • $75K — $95K *
Green Bay, WI 54313In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required
  • 3-5 years of experience in Controls Engineering
  • Preferred manufacturing experience
  • Proficiency in PLC programming (Rockwell preferred)
  • Familiarity with Eplan and/or AutoCAD CAD software
  • Experience in HMI programming (Rockwell preferred)
  • Knowledge of functional safety standards such as ISO13849

Responsibilities

  • Engineer complex machinery controls through original design work
  • Optimize control system design using architecture knowledge
  • Draft and write functional requirement specifications for control systems
  • Provide creative ideas for new product design and development
  • Train and counsel other engineers in technical aspects
  • Test and debug equipment to identify defects
  • Collaborate with a global team across multiple countries
  • Prepare schematics and BOM for moderately complex equipment

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and training
  • Collaborative and inclusive global engineering environment
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in engineering applications
  • Supportive of innovative ideas and solutions
  • Flexibility with occasional travel to customer sites
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Be part of a dynamic engineering team utilizing the latest technology to develop equipment in an OEM environment. The candidate will be using engineering principles and design software, to help design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Engineer machinery controls that are extensive and complex, involving original design work and selecting components and materials.
  • Ability to optimize design and implement knowledge of control system architecture including hardware, software, instrumentation, and networking equipment.
  • Proficient ability to understand control philosophy and write functional requirement specifications including description of servo control, safety interlocks and alarms.
  • Contribute sound professional advice and creative new ideas, concepts and approaches relative to new product design and development projects.
  • Counsel and train other engineers in technical areas as required.
  • Test and debug equipment to isolate defects.
  • Collaborate within a global team of engineers from North America, Italy, and India.
  • Prepare schematics and bills of material (BOM) for moderately complex equipment. Eplan experience is a plus.
  • Support manufacturing/assembly teams.
  • May travel to customer sites to support field teams with technical assistance as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required
  • Three to five years of experience in Controls Engineering
  • Manufacturing experience preferred


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
  • Experience with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programming (Prefer Rockwell) required
  • Strong logical, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical assembly layouts
  • Experience in programming ControlLogix platform using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk
  • Ability to read and interpret moderately complex electrical schematics and mechanical assembly layouts
  • Working knowledge of CAD (E-Plan and/or AutoCAD) and engineering systems.
  • Web handling, tension control, rewinding, unwinding understanding.
  • Software programming and control theory education and experience.
  • Servo Drive parameterization, programming, and tuning. (Prefer Rockwell and Bosch-Rexroth)
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming. (Prefer Rockwell)
  • Other software experience (e.g. Ignition, Python, Matlab)
  • Understanding of functional safety including ISO13849


COMPETENCES:
  • Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.


LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not lead other team members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer
  • Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally
  • Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally
  • Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards
  • Travel by air or car occasionally
  • Ability to travel up to 20%


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.

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About Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.

Design Group supports Their clients’ initiatives from conceptual planning through the implementation of production systems and facilities. Regardless of a project’s technology, scale, or complexity, their in-house Solutions Teams can provide individual engineering discipline services for large and small initiatives alike.

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