Job Details

Overview

Entry Level Automation & Controls Engineer (Start Summer/Fall 2026).

You will join BW Design Group's Control System Integration Practice and work with a team of industry experts to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients, supporting capital projects and automation initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Apply your knowledge of programming methods, electrical design and engineering problem solving to 21st century manufacturing practices
• Design, program, and troubleshoot automated machinery and line control systems
• Travel to top clients across the country to assist in the design of manufacturing processes, help manage projects, and develop facilities
• Create user applications to monitor and control the production of consumer goods and satisfy regulatory agencies in compliance with modern industry standards
• Design control systems that provide instantaneous feedback on the production life cycle
• Design electrical control panels
• Design industrial controller (PLC) programs and develop human machine interfaces (HMIs)
• Support BW Design Group project teams
• Collaborate individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for clients

What You'll Bring

• Ability to simultaneously organize and execute multiple project responsibilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with management, clients, and vendors
• Co-op or project experience with electrical engineering and PLC automation applications (preferred)
• Co-op or project experience with semiconductor, data center, pharmaceutical, consumer products, and high-speed environments (preferred)
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
• A bachelor of science in electrical or computer engineering, or an equivalent technical degree