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Controls Engineering Co-Op - BOS

Barry-Wehmiller
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

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'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.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting controls engineering project work while gaining exposure to the responsibilities of a full-time engineering consultant. You'll work alongside Controls Engineers, senior engineering consultants, cross-functional project teams, vendors, contractors, and OEMs to assist with design, programming, troubleshooting, installation, start-up, and commissioning activities. This position plays an important role in helping clients improve manufacturing performance, giving you the opportunity to apply classroom learning to real industrial automation projects while strengthening your technical, problem-solving, and consulting skills.

  • Support capital projects and assist Controls Engineers with automation, programming, and implementation activities
  • Apply engineering design knowledge and technical problem-solving skills to manufacturing and controls challenges
  • Assist with design, procurement, installation, start-up, commissioning, and related project activities under senior consultant mentorship
  • Support design, programming, and troubleshooting of packaging machinery and line control systems
  • Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, control panel design documents, PLC programming, or HMI development support materials
  • Coordinate with on-site and remote project teams, vendors, contractors, and OEMs to support project execution
  • Assist with project management activities and development of manufacturing facilities
  • Resolve engineering change request notices and support responses to requests for information or field change requests
  • Build technical skills through office and on-site project work with client-facing delivery teams
  • Contribute to client and team success through clear communication, professional execution, and reliable project support

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

  • Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or an equivalent related ABET-certified program
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • Ability to organize and execute multiple project responsibilities at the same time
  • Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, management, clients, and vendors
  • Willingness to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Junior or senior standing
  • Internship, part-time, or full-time experience related to engineering, consulting, or programming
  • Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or 3D facility modeling tools


 

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

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