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flowcontrol

Applications Engineer

Souderton, PA · On-site

This position is open to experienced engineers as well as entry-level candidates or recent ... Select appropriate components, piping, and instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, dew point ...

flowcontrol

Applications Engineer

Souderton, PA · On-site

This position is open to experienced engineers as well as entry-level candidates or recent ... Select appropriate components, piping, and instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, dew point ...

flowcontrol

Applications Engineer

Souderton, PA · On-site

This position is open to experienced engineers as well as entry-level candidates or recent ... Select appropriate components, piping, and instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, dew point ...

Flow Control Group

Applications Engineer

Souderton, PA · On-site

This position is open to experienced engineers as well as entry-level candidates or recent ... Select appropriate components, piping, and instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, dew point ...

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How much do entrylevel instrumentation jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for entrylevel instrumentation in Philadelphia, PA is $29.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.87 and $29.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entrylevel Instrumentation vs Entry-level Electrical Technician?

AspectEntrylevel InstrumentationEntry-level Electrical Technician
Required CertificationsBasic instrumentation certifications, such as OSHA or manufacturer-specific trainingElectrical certifications like OSHA 10/30, basic electrician licenses
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, manufacturing facilities, process industriesConstruction sites, maintenance shops, industrial facilities
Job FocusInstalling, calibrating, and maintaining instrumentation equipmentInstalling, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and wiring
Common Industry UsageProcess control, manufacturing, oil & gasConstruction, maintenance, electrical service

While both roles are entry-level and involve working with electrical systems, Entrylevel Instrumentation focuses on instrumentation and control systems in industrial settings, whereas Entry-level Electrical Technicians primarily handle electrical wiring and systems. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers target the right roles based on their skills and certifications.

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Entry Level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Philadelphia, PA

Barry-Wehmiller
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$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

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.


 

Job Description:

Who You'll Work With

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

What You'll Do

In this role,you'llbe responsible forsupporting instrumentation andcontrolsengineering solutions for clients in food and beverage, consumer health, life science, and advanced technology sectors.You'llwork closely with controls engineers, project teams, technical specialists, and client representatives to design, document, and support PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and process control systems. This position playsan important rolein helping clients improve safety, reliability, and performance while giving you hands-on experience with complex control system applications.

  • Develop and design control systems for manufacturing clients in food and beverage, consumer health, life science, or advanced technology sectors

  • Support engineering solutions for control systems and PLC or SCADA interface systems that meet client safety and optimization requirements

  • Conduct system and facility engineering job walk assessments to support project planning and execution

  • Develop engineering solutions for equipment optimization and process improvement

  • Design systems thatmonitorand control process variables such as pressure, temperature, humidity, and flow in manufacturing environments

  • Support root cause failure analysis andassistinidentifyingpractical control system improvements

  • Document process requirements for instrumentation equipment and related control system components

  • Interface with engineering design team members and client representatives to support coordinated project delivery

  • Build technical experience with process systems, instrumentation, deviceselection, networking concepts, and electrical or process diagrams

  • Strengthen client and team relationships through responsive project support and consistent technical execution

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

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

  • Academic, internship, co-op, or project experience with PLC programming, automation, instrumentation, process control, or related engineering applications

  • Fundamental understanding of process systems, instrumentation, deviceselection, networking concepts, and electrical or process diagrams, including P&IDs or wiring diagrams

  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute multiple project responsibilities simultaneously

  • Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation, start-up activities, meetings, trainings, and industry seminars

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to Rockwell Automation hardware and software or similar industrial control platforms

  • Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and process systems through coursework, laboratory experience, or academic projects

  • EIT certification

Compensation

The approximate pay range for this position is$XX,XXX-$XX,XXX. 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.

Compensation

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.


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