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:

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Senior Digital Controls Engineer works collaboratively across the organization and performs a wide variety of duties including creation, modification, and implementation of machinery software around PLC, HMI, motion controllers, data collection and communication devices with a detailed emphasis on programming using assembly level languages, PLC languages, Visual C++ and other higher-level languages.  This role encourages others to discover, develop and apply their talents enabling them to reach their full potential.  Actively engages in our Lean journey by building and acting on continuous improvement and development opportunities. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, develop, and implement software used in the development and maintenance of company products, machinery and related equipment.
• Develop and deploy technologies to support the next generation of smart and connected industrial automation equipment
• Provide solutions for new and existing product lines using the latest industrial automation components including PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, data collection systems and other associated devices.
• Build Machine Networking capabilities applying knowledge of IT, IoT, Remote Access Devices, Edge computing standards
• Contribute to the overall machine intelligence strategy and solutions utilizing machine data collection for improved remote or onsite monitoring & troubleshooting
• Drive collaboration and lead the technical transfer of knowledge between divisions.
• Leverage the enterprise IT systems to create solutions for customers to connect to service tools, order parts, and access knowledge databases.
• Maintain the controls engineering library documenting new technologies, code repositories and HMI feature sets.
• Collaborate with division engineering teams to provide new data collection points to better understand equipment behavior and data analytics
• Consult with leading industry partners to identify potential solutions for technical readiness within the product portfolio
• Work with internal and external teams to develop and manage systems for machine data collection, storage, visualization and communication to other systems. 
• Work with varying transmission methods of data both local and remote, also be able to work with visualization and analytics software. 
• Work collaboratively to develop, maintain and implement current and future IoT solutions related to smart machine functionality and technologies for both new and used equipment.
• Act as a high-level specialist, providing guidance in a team environment to production assembly, service, engineering teams and system suppliers to furnish information and documentation about software controls; perform check-out and correction of control system software as needed.
• Remain current and proactively monitor and identify the latest industry developments and innovative technologies to move our product portfolio forward.
• Project management to include planning, tracking, reporting, and timely execution of projects.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external Subject Matter Experts to develop engineering standards and functional system specifications.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation/Controls or a related technical field, from an accredited college or university (OR a 2 year degree with a minimum 15 years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing or other technical position)

EXPERIENCE

• Possess in-depth knowledge and experience with industry leading automated control platforms such as Rockwell, AB, Siemens, EXOR, B&R, Bosh RexRoth, etc. Understanding both hardware and software technologies offered, and the tools required for development and implementation.
• Experience integrating new technologies and services with Enterprise IT solutions
• Proven change agent and driven to impact the technology and processes while balancing organizational outcomes throughout the business
• Identify, assess, and prove-out technical innovations that strengthen intelligent systems.
• Understanding of Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, Ethernet I/P, DeviceNet, DH+, etc.) and associated programming software (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, etc.) a plus

OTHER

• Ability to travel, which may include internationally – less than 25% travel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and the ability to obtain a passport.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to simultaneously organize and successfully execute multiple project responsibilities across a global team is required.
• Track record implementing at least one of the following SCADA/MES platforms:  Ignition, Dynamics 365, Rockwell, Wonderware, or GE.
• Proven ability to implement common OMAC standards like PACK ML, and solid understanding of modular programming techniques

 

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. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

BW Flexible Systems