Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.

Entry Level Controls Engineer (West - OR, NV, CA, AZ, WA)

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
  • Experience with engineering fundamentals in automation or control systems
  • Willingness to travel for project-related activities
  • Basic understanding of programming and electrical design concepts
  • Exposure to PLCs and industrial control systems is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Support control system integration for manufacturing operations
  • Design and troubleshoot automated machinery and control systems
  • Develop production monitoring applications for manufacturing environments
  • Create electrical control panels and maintain associated documentation
  • Develop PLC programs and human machine interfaces
  • Assist project teams with integration deliverables and client support
  • Travel to client sites for project execution and start-up support

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with experts in a collaborative environment
  • Hands-on project work to develop technical skills
  • Empowerment to impact and grow within the organization
  • Exposure to a variety of manufacturing environments
  • Comprehensive involvement in mentoring and professional development
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Who You'll Work With 

At Design Group, you'll collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world's leading companies. You'll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices where you'll be empowered to make an impact, develop your expertise, and grow your career. 

LOCATIONS: Bellingham, WA; Irvine, CA; Fresno, CA; Phoenix; AZ, Reno, NV; Sacramento, CA; Seattle, WA; Lake Oswego, OR

What You'll Do 

In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting control system integration projects that help clients modernize manufacturing operations and improve performance. You'll work closely with controls engineers, project teams, technical specialists, and client stakeholders to design, program, troubleshoot, and implement automated systems. This position plays an important role in developing practical engineering solutions for complex manufacturing environments while giving you the opportunity to build technical depth through hands-on project work and mentorship. 

  • Apply programming, electrical design, and engineering problem-solving skills to modern manufacturing systems 

  • Design, program, and troubleshoot automated machinery and line control systems 

  • Develop user applications that monitor and control production processes for consumer goods and regulated manufacturing environments 

  • Design control systems that provide real-time production lifecycle feedback 

  • Design electrical control panels and support related control system documentation 

  • Develop industrial controller PLC programs and human machine interfaces 

  • Support project teams with control system integration deliverables and client-facing project work

  • Travel to client sites to support manufacturing process design, project execution, facility development, installation, and start-up activities 

  • Build technical capabilities through hands-on exposure to programming, automation, electrical design, and project execution 

  • Contribute to client and team relationships by approaching project work with integrity, accountability, and technical curiosity 

What You'll Bring 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor of Science in electrical, mechatronic, mechanical, chemical, or computer engineering, or an equivalent technical degree 

  • Academic, co-op, internship, project, or entry-level experience applying engineering fundamentals to automation, manufacturing, or control systems 

  • Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions

  • Foundational knowledge of programming methods, electrical design, and engineering problem solving 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, industrial control panels, or automated manufacturing systems 

The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. 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. ​

Company:

Design Group

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.

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Careers

Joining Barry-Wehmiller Companies presents an unparalleled opportunity to advance a career with a corporation that values growth, leadership, and innovation. As a global leader in technology and services, Barry-Wehmiller Companies offers a range of job opportunities that cater to diverse professional skills and ambitions.

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