Software Engineering Intern - DAL

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 software and data solutions work while gaining exposure to the responsibilities of a full-time engineering consultant. You'll work closely with software engineers, controls engineers, project teams, and client stakeholders to design, program, test, and deploy SCADA, database, analytics, and control system applications.

This position plays an important role in helping clients improve manufacturing visibility and 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 Software Engineers with automation, programming, and implementation activities
• Assist with the development of software control algorithms, data file structures, terminal displays, and data transmission applications.
• Support the programming of industrial applications using PLC languages, C#, Visual C++, scripting languages, and other appropriate development tools
• Contribute to the development, implementation, debugging, testing, and maintenance of software for industrial automation and manufacturing systems
• Assist with designing SCADA systems, databases, database interfaces, and related software components
• Create data analytics, reporting, and scripting solutions that support manufacturing operations
• Support programming and site start-up of integrated packaging lines and process systems
• Contribute to system integration and automation projects for consumer products and other manufacturing industries
• Collaborate with controls engineers, project teams, clients, and vendors to deliver coordinated technical solutions
• Document software requirements, system configurations, testing results, and project deliverables
• Build project management and team collaboration skills through hands-on client work
• 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

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or an equivalent related ABET-certified program
• Foundational knowledge of programming, debugging, data structures, databases, or software troubleshooting
• 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
• Familiarity with industrial control software such as Wonderware, Rockwell, or Ignition, or with PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, or.NET programming
• Exposure to SCADA, MES, analytics, database, mobile, or virtualization technologies through coursework or projects
• Coursework or project exposure to food and beverage, life science, industrial, or advanced technology manufacturing environments

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.

Equal opportunity

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