Keith Hutchens
About Keith Hutchens
Keith Hutchens serves as the Director of Control System Engineering at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, where he has worked since 2018. He leads a team of over 100 Control System Integrators and emphasizes mentoring and development within the field of automation.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Keith Hutchens has held the position of Director of Control System Engineering at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2018. In this role, he leads a team of over 100 Control System Integrators across the Western United States. His responsibilities include mentoring and developing a team of Automation, Instrumentation & Control (I&C), and Electrical Designers. Hutchens collaborates closely with clients to support a variety of projects, ranging from small-scale needs to fully automated turnkey facilities.
Education and Expertise
Keith Hutchens earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechatronics from California State University, Chico, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, he obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Engineering from the College of the Siskiyous, completing his studies there from 2002 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role.
Background
Before becoming the Director of Control System Engineering, Keith Hutchens had a progressive career at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group. He began as an Electrical Engineer from 2007 to 2011, then advanced to the role of Electrical Engineering Project Manager from 2011 to 2015. Following that, he served as the Electrical Engineering Manager from 2015 to 2018. This trajectory reflects his extensive experience in electrical engineering and project management within the company.
Achievements
In his current role, Keith Hutchens has focused on building a premier team of Automation, I&C, and Electrical Designers. His leadership in managing a large team of Control System Integrators has contributed to the successful execution of various projects, enhancing the capabilities of Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in delivering automated solutions to clients.