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

Position Overview

Join BW Design Group as an Entry Level Controls Engineer. In this role, you will work with industry experts to support capital projects, design and troubleshoot automated machinery and control systems, and deliver high-quality solutions for leading companies. You will be part of a committed team across one of 45 US offices, empowered to grow professionally while making a real impact in the world of manufacturing and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply your knowledge of programming methods, electrical design, and engineering problem-solving to modern manufacturing practices.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot automated machinery and line control systems.
• Travel to top clients nationwide to assist in the design of manufacturing processes, manage projects, and develop facilities.
• Conduct yourself with integrity in pursuit of both individual and business goals.
• Become a valued member of the business family while expanding your technical abilities.
• Create user applications to monitor and control the production of consumer goods and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Design control systems that provide instantaneous feedback on the production life cycle.
• Design electrical control panels and develop industrial controller (PLC) programs with human machine interfaces (HMIs).
• Support BW Design Group project teams and strengthen client relationships with your expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to simultaneously organize and execute multiple project responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with management, clients, and vendors.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements including installation, start-up, meetings, trainings, and industry seminars.
• A bachelor of science in electrical, mechatronic, mechanical, chemical, or computer engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Co-op or project experience with electrical engineering and PLC automation applications.
• Experience in semiconductor, data center, pharmaceutical, consumer products, or high-speed manufacturing environments.

Benefits & Perks

• First Year Experience program and Individual Development Plans designed to foster growth.
• Mentorship and professional development resources to support your career path.
• A rewarding, challenging, and flexible career path in a culture rooted in Truly Human Leadership.
• Opportunities to work with exceptional talent in a supportive and innovative environment.