Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller

Controls Engineer designing, developing, and implementing control systems for industrial processes at BW Papersystems. Requires Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeSheboygan • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems used to automate industrial processes and machinery.
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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
Typically 2 Plus years of relevant controls engineering experience.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingmotion control systemscontrol algorithmssoftware data structuressystem diagnosticsdebugging toolsengineering documentationelectrical schematicscontrol system architecturesdata collection

Soft Skills

collaborationtroubleshootingcommunicationcustomer relationship managementteamworkproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptabilityprofessionalismcross-functional teamwork

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering