Co-Op, Automation & Controls Engineering (San Antonio)

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:

Please Note: This posting is for a 6-month, full-time, co-op position based in our San Antonio, TX office.

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join BW Design Group as an Co-Op in Controls Engineering, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. BW Design Group is widely known as an industry leader, recognized as a top system integrator, ranking #9 in the 2025 System Integrator Giants; as a Rockwell Platinum Integrator, the highest designation given to Rockwell partners; and as an Ignition Enterprise Premier Integrator. As a part of this team, you will learn from industry leading experts and may even have the chance to be an active participant in industry events like the Ignition Build-A-Thon which BW Design Group won in 2023!

In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Control System Integration Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

You’ll contribute to meaningful project work that helps our clients improve how they operate. With the support of experienced teammates, you’ll expand your professional and technical skills while working on real automation and electrical design challenges that make an impact every day.

You will:

• Apply your growing knowledge of programming, electrical design, and engineering problem‑solving to modern manufacturing and automation systems
• Assist in the design, programming, and troubleshooting of automated machinery and line control systems that support safe, efficient production
• Help develop PLC logic, design industrial controller programs, and contribute to the creation of intuitive human‑machine interfaces (HMIs)
• Support electrical design tasks such as drafting and updating control panel layouts, reviewing wiring schematics, and assisting with component selection
• Contribute to the development of user applications that monitor and control the production of consumer goods, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in evaluating how products move through automated lines and help design control systems that provide real‑time operational feedback
• Work both independently and alongside project teams to support capital projects, system upgrades, and facility expansions
• Collaborate with engineers, vendors, contractors, and integrators to gather technical information, support project execution, and maintain clear communication
• Travel as needed to client sites to support design, installation, start‑up, or troubleshooting activities under close mentorship from experienced engineers
• Make a meaningful impact by conducting yourself with integrity, contributing to a supportive team culture, and strengthening the relationships we build with our clients

What You’ll Bring

You’re eager to learn, grow, and contribute within a team that values people first. You bring curiosity, initiative, and a desire to build real‑world experience in automation, controls, and electrical engineering while being supported every step of the way.

You have:

• The ability to organize and support multiple project responsibilities while staying flexible and attentive to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that help you collaborate effectively with teammates, leaders, clients, and vendor partners
• Co‑op, internship, or project experience related to electrical engineering, automation, PLC programming, or industrial controls (preferred)
• Exposure to or interest in high‑tech environments such as semiconductor, data center, pharmaceutical, consumer products, or high‑speed manufacturing industries (preferred)
• Familiarity with programming concepts, electrical design principles, or tools and software commonly used in controls engineering
• A willingness to travel for installation, start‑up, onsite project support, team meetings, and company‑sponsored learning opportunities
• Enrollment in a bachelor’s program in electrical, mechanical, mechatronic, chemical, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Co-Op, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career foundation with the support of professional development resources, mentorships, and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

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.

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