Entry Level Automation Engineer Jobs in Plano, TX

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.

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.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing software and data solutions that support industrial automation and manufacturing system integration projects. You’ll work closely with software engineers, controls engineers, project teams, and client stakeholders to design, program, test, and deploy SCADA, database, analytics, and control system applications. This position plays an important role in helping clients improve manufacturing visibility and performance while giving you hands-on experience with industrial software, system integration, and site start-up activities.

• Develop software control algorithms, data file structures, terminal displays, and data transmission applications
• Program industrial applications using PLC languages, C#, Visual C++, scripting languages, and other appropriate development tools
• Develop, implement, debug, test, and maintain software for industrial automation and manufacturing systems
• Design SCADA systems, databases, database interfaces, and related software components
• Create data analytics, reporting, and scripting solutions that support manufacturing operations
• Support programming and site start-up of integrated packaging line and process systems
• Contribute to system integration and automation projects for consumer products and other manufacturing industries
• Collaborate with controls engineers, project teams, clients, and vendors to deliver coordinated technical solutions
• Document software requirements, system configurations, testing results, and project deliverables
• Build project management and team collaboration skills through hands-on client work

• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related technical degree
• Academic project, internship, co-op, or entry-level experience with software development, industrial automation, control systems, databases, or related technical applications
• Foundational knowledge of programming, debugging, data structures, databases, or software troubleshooting
• Ability to organize and execute multiple project responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation, start-up activities, client meetings, trainings, and industry events

• Experience with industrial control software such as Wonderware, Rockwell, or Ignition, or familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, or .NET programming
• Exposure to SCADA, MES, analytics, database, mobile, or virtualization technologies through coursework or projects
• Coursework or project exposure to food and beverage, life science, industrial, or advanced technology manufacturing environments

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.

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: Design Group Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.