Software Controls Engineer

BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries. 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.

About the role

The Digital Services Engineer will be a forward-thinking innovator who shapes next-generation industrial solutions, combining expertise in IIoT technologies with the ability to translate customer needs into groundbreaking Industry 4.0 applications. This key role bridges traditional industrial systems with emerging technologies to architect transformative solutions that drive our digital future.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative Industry 4.0 solutions incorporating emerging technologies in collaboration with customers and internal teams
• Integrate digital service tools with existing enterprise systems while ensuring seamless compatibility and functionality
• Configure and deploy IIoT hardware systems in partnership with equipment engineering teams
• Troubleshoot IIoT solutions, including databases, Linux operating systems, virtualization, containers, communication protocols
• Diagnose and resolve PLC programming issues related to data collection services
• Perform controlled modifications to PLC programs on operational equipment
• Apply UX design principles and customer feedback to enhance application and website user experiences
• Research and develop customer focused solutions to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and time to recovery
• Serve as liaison between digital services and equipment engineering teams to ensure alignment on customer-centric solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, robotics, IT, or a related field
• 3-4 years of experience in digital and/or industrial controls products (HMIs, PLCs, websites, databases)
• Experience in multicultural and global working environments

Skills

• Strong understanding of IoT solutions and market requirements
• Industrial controls engineering experience – PLCs, HMIs, I/O, communication protocols
• Proficiency with Linux systems, containerization, and virtualization is a plus
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10% of time)

Competencies

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Drives Vision and Purpose – Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Plans and Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

Work Environment

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards
• Travel by air or car occasionally