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BW Design Group · 22 hours ago

Principal Controls Engineer - Siemens

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

BW Design Group is a rapidly growing business and team that values its professionals and empowers them to make an impact. As a Principal Controls Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority on Siemens automation platforms, lead project teams, and deliver innovative solutions to clients in various industries such as food & beverage and automotive.

Industrial Automation

Hiring Manager

Elliot Sumner

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert and technical authority for the firm for Siemens process and packaging control systems, with mastery in Step7, TIA Portal, and WinCC

Spearhead project teams through complex automation project life cycles using Siemens platforms, ensuring technical excellence and accountability across all phases—from conceptual design to site startup and client handover. Ensure that project delivery meets quality, schedule, and cost targets and that solutions comply with all regulatory, safety, and security standards

Mentor, develop, and review the work of engineers at all levels, elevating the technical expertise of the organization in Siemens technologies

Support the development and implementation of firmwide standards and best practices for Siemens-based process automation and controls in manufacturing environments

Partner directly with key clients to understand needs, define project requirements, articulate Siemens-based solutions, and build lasting relationships based on trust and delivery of world-class outcomes

Champion client-focused innovation, evaluating new Siemens technologies and creative approaches to deliver exceptional value, quality, and performance

Participate in business development strategy, project opportunity reviews, and proposal preparation for high-value and complex Siemens automation projects

Qualification

Siemens PLC programmingTIA PortalSIMATIC STEP 7WinCCPROFINETPROFIBUSProcess instrumentationIndustrial networkingTroubleshootingProject estimationScope definitionCommunication skillsCreative problem solving

Required

Minimum of 15 years of controls engineering experience, including significant project leadership roles and client-facing responsibilities in manufacturing environments

Expertise with Siemens PLC programming (S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500 series), TIA Portal, SIMATIC STEP 7 software

Working knowledge of PCS7 distributed control systems

Competency with WinCC and WinCC Unified for HMI/SCADA development

Proficiency with Siemens PROFINET and PROFIBUS networking protocols

Experience with Siemens drives, motion control systems, and SIMATIC safety systems

Substantial experience with process instrumentation, industrial networking, Siemens PLC/SCADA architectures, and integration with process systems

Demonstrated history of leading teams in the successful delivery of Siemens-based automation projects

Outstanding communication skills with the ability to inspire teams, engage with clients at executive and plant levels, and convey complex technical information clearly to all audiences

Experience with proposal development, project estimation, and scope definition for Siemens controls projects

Aptitude for troubleshooting, creative problem solving, and delivering innovative technical solutions in demanding environments

Willingness to travel as required for project and client needs, including installations, startup support, strategic meetings, training, and industry events

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Preferred

Master's and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Recognition as a technical leader or subject matter expert in professional or industry settings; participation in practice groups, conferences, or standards committees is a plus