Senior Engineer- Controls

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Design
The Role
Develop and deliver HMI solutions for manufacturing machinery, ensuring user-friendly interfaces and system reliability. Responsibilities include HMI design, troubleshooting, and documentation, alongside collaboration with teams and customer support.
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About Us:


 

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:

Join Us. Build a Better World Through Business.

At Barry-Wehmiller Companies, we believe business can be a powerful force for good. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, we are a global leader in manufacturing technology and services. Since our founding in 1885 as a maker of brewing machinery, we’ve grown through the acquisition of more than 80 companies, serving industries such as packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016, we ranked No. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal list of the city’s Top 150 Privately Held Companies.


What truly sets us apart is our culture—rooted in Truly Human Leadership, a philosophy that prioritizes the well-being and growth of every individual. We measure success by the way we touch lives, not just by financial results.


In India, Barry-Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration through our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC houses centers of excellence in engineering, content management, sourcing, software development, global IT operations, and shared financial services—providing critical support to Barry-Wehmiller divisions worldwide.


Our culture is built on:

  • Ownership – Drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment.

  • Flexibility – A friendly, results-oriented environment that respects your time.

  • Empowerment – Your ideas matter, and your work creates visible impact.

  • Learning and Growth – Tackle complex challenges alongside passionate peers, with continuous support for your development.

 

Career Development and Global Exposure

At Barry-Wehmiller, your growth is our priority. You’ll have access to world-class learning programs, leadership development opportunities, and mentorship from industry experts. Our global footprint means you’ll collaborate with teams across continents, gaining exposure to diverse markets, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices from around the world. Whether you aspire to deepen your technical expertise or take on leadership roles, we provide the resources and support to help you thrive.


If you’re ready to bring your best thinking to a high-impact, future-focused environment—where long-term stability meets start-up agility—and be part of a company that cares deeply about people, we’d love to hear from you.

Job description:           

       

Develop and deliver Human–Machine Interface (HMI) solutions for corrugated paper‑product manufacturing machinery. The role involves creating intuitive operator screens, alarms, trends, recipes, and navigation structures that align with machine functionality and operational requirements, ensuring consistent and standard user‑friendly interfaces followed across systems. The position requires the ability to interpret electrical schematics and control system architectures, integrate automation platforms HMI testing, troubleshooting, validation, and remote technical support, working closely with the U.S. Controls team and support new product, in‑house developments, and customer‑site machinery while maintaining high standards of quality and usability.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and standardize HMI architectures and functional specifications in collaboration with machine SMEs, ensuring alignment with operational and standardization requirements.

  • Develop and configure HMI applications to integrate with Beckhoff (TwinCAT) and Rockwell (Logix) PLC platforms, including reusable templates, functions and interface standards.

  • Develop, maintain, and control HMI engineering and operator documentation, including functional descriptions, screen standards, alarm definitions, tag conventions, help screens, diagnostic aids, and version‑controlled configuration records.

  • Research and stay current on HMI technologies, platforms, and industry best practices, supporting continuous improvement and standardization initiatives.

  • Review and approve HMI hardware selection and procurement ensuring compliance with electrical panel layouts with mounting requirements, schematics, environmental conditions, project specifications and product lifecycle considerations.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve HMI‑level issues and provide engineering recommendations to improve system reliability.

  • Perform HMI installation, configuration, testing, and validation, and performance verification.

  • Provide guidance and input for operator manuals, HMI help screens, and diagnostic aids, ensuring clear and effective support materials for customers and service technicians.

  • Serve as a technical liaison during machine checkout, installation, startup, and commissioning, supporting HMI verification and operator interface validation at customer sites or remotely.

  • May travel to customer sites to lead or support HMI testing, commissioning, Upgrades, or startup activities, as required.

  • Other duties as assigned.


Core Automation Skills:


  • Strong experience in HMI application development, including screen navigation, alarms, trends, recipes, diagnostics, and user access management integrated with PLC systems.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills with a systematic approach to fault diagnosis and optimization

  • Hands‑on experience supporting machine checkout, I/O verification from an HMI perspective, and field or remote commissioning activities

Mandatory Skills:

 

  •        HMI development using Exor JMobile platforms– Mandatory

  •        PLC and HMI Configuration with Beckhoff Twincat 2 and Twincat 3 and Rockwell

  •        GitHub: version control, branching, and collaboration – Mandatory

  •        Experience with OPC servers, tag management, and data structure design – Added Advantage

  •        Proficiency in scripting and database integration – Added Advantage

  •        Comprehensive knowledge and experience with electrical control schematics, drawings and industrial network technologies – Mandatory

  •        Awareness on Machine and Manufacturing safety regulations – Added Advantage

Soft Skills:

 

  •        Clear and professional communication

  •        Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with USA team  

  •        Strong teamwork and coordination with cross-functional teams

  •        Ability to work independently and take ownership

  •        Analytical thinking and structured problem solving

  •        Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs

Education and Experience:

 

  •        Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer Science

  •        Minimum 5-7 years of industrial automation experience

  •        Experience with OEMs in packaging, printing, or converting and machine building division is preferred

Travel:

  •        Willing to travel to Europe and the U.S. for short-term field commissioning or project support


Why Consider This Opportunity?

 

This role offers more than just a career move—it is a chance to contribute to real-world engineering challenges in a supportive, people-centric culture. Our environment encourages autonomy, ownership, and continuous learning, while ensuring that your contributions are seen and valued.

We believe in:

  • Ownership – Drive features end-to-end, from design to delivery.

  • Empowerment – Your insights influence real decisions.

  • Flexibility – Work in a friendly, outcome-oriented culture.

        Growth – Learn and evolve through engaging, global projects.



 

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.


 


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Skills Required

  • HMI development using Exor JMobile platforms
  • PLC and HMI Configuration with Beckhoff TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3 and Rockwell
  • GitHub: version control, branching, and collaboration
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience with electrical control schematics and industrial network technologies
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer Science
  • Minimum 5-7 years of industrial automation experience

Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.

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The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
5,547 Employees

What We Do

We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!

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