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Automation & Controls Engineer (South - MD, GA, TX, SC, MO, NC)

Barry-Wehmiller Companies · MD, GA

Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Barry-Wehmiller Companies (industrial) in MD, GA. Design, program, and troubleshoot automated machinery and line control systems.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Automation

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Georgia: typical posted base $86k–$120k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 21 controls engineer openings in Georgia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 20 other live controls postings in Georgia.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 90%
  • ✓ Automation 86%
  • Robotics 43%
  • AutoCAD 33%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 29%
  • Root cause 29%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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Full description from Barry-Wehmiller CompaniesAs posted on their careers site.Show

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

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. ​

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

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About Us

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

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.

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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: Alpharetta, GA; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Greenville, SC; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; San Antonio, TX; St. Louis, MO; Frederick, MD

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