Sr Controls Engineer

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
Design
The Role
The Sr Controls Engineer will design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems, focusing on safety and reliability. Responsibilities include engineering complex machinery controls, writing functional specifications, testing and debugging equipment, and collaborating with global teams. A key part of the role involves training other engineers and supporting manufacturing teams.
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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:

Experience: 8-12 years

Work Location: Chennai

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Be part of a dynamic engineering team utilizing the latest technology to develop equipment in an OEM environment. The candidate will be using engineering principles and design software, to help design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Engineer machinery controls that are extensive and complex, involving original design work and selecting components and materials.
  • Ability to optimize design and implement knowledge of control system architecture including hardware, software, instrumentation, and networking equipment.
  • Proficient ability to understand control philosophy and write functional requirement specifications including description of servo control, safety interlocks and alarms.
  • Contribute sound professional advice and creative new ideas, concepts and approaches relative to new product design and development projects.
  • Counsel and train other engineers in technical areas as required.
  • Test and debug equipment to isolate defects.
  • Collaborate within a global team of engineers from North America, Italy, and India.
  • Prepare schematics and bills of material (BOM) for moderately complex equipment
  • Support manufacturing/assembly teams
  • May travel to customer site to support field teams with technical assistance as required
  • Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 4+ years of experience in Controls Engineering
  • Manufacturing experience preferred

PREFERED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

  • Experience in programming ControlLogix platform using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk
  • Ability to read and interpret moderately complex electrical schematics and mechanical assembly layouts
  • Working knowledge of CAD and engineering systems, E-plan knowledge preferred
  • Web handling, tension control, rewinding, unwinding understanding.
  • Servo motion control experience
  • Strong logical and reasoning abilities
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Understanding of functional safety including ISO13849

SOFTWARE:

  • Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk
  • E-Plan (Desirable but not mandatory)
  • MATLAB (Desirable but not mandatory)
  • Ignition (Desirable but not mandatory)
  • Python programing experience a plus

Travel:

Occasional global travel may be required for this position up to 30%.


 

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.


 


 

Company:

BW Corporate US

Top Skills

Python
The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
5,547 Employees
On-site Workplace

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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