Senior Engineer- Controls

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:

As a Senior Controls Software Engineer will have overall responsibility for developing and managing software for control systems, particularly in industrial settings. Responsibilities typically include designing and implementing controls software, collaborating with end users to enhance applications, and participating in the full lifecycle of project development from blueprinting to deployment.

Proficiency in PLC programming, understanding of HMI/SCADA development, and strong experience in AB Rockwell software or combination are often required. This role may also involve code review and troubleshooting to ensure optimal system performance.

·       Design clean-sheet automation systems from concept through production.

·       Translate Customer’s Requirement into Design Specification, Evaluate Design Feasibility and Provide Technical Expertise to Meet Customer’s Request.

·       Design and develop electrical systems for custom automation solutions, ensuring optimal functionality, efficiency, and reliability.

·       Program and configure PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), Robotics, safety systems devices, vision systems, and other control devices to ensure precise control and monitoring of automation processes.

·       Conduct thorough testing and validation of control systems to identify and rectify any issues, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

·       Provide technical support and expertise during the installation, commissioning, and maintenance phases of custom automation projects.

·       Program devices like motors, drives, actuators, robots, vision systems, sensors, servo controls, etc as applicable.

·       Responsible for full system programming, testing, debugging, commissioning, installation, service, and upgrades.

·       Perform Design Reviews with Internal & External Customers.

·       Create and Review Detailed Bill of Materials for Accuracy (Quantities, Part #’s, Etc.).

·       Maintain Schedule Milestones.

·       Achieve Cost Targets Through Effective Design.

·       Stay Up to Date with Leading Edge Technology.

·       Contribute to Continuous Improvement Efforts Across Entire Organization.

Requirements and Experience:

·       Over 6+ years of hands-on experience in designing, programming, and implementing control systems for custom automation projects.

·       Extensive experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers and software developers, integrate control systems seamlessly into automation projects.

·       Strong understanding of custom automation requirements, with the ability to tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of clients.

·       Excellent documentation skills, including the creation of control system architecture diagrams, wiring schematics, and user manuals.

·       Ability to provide technical support and expertise during installation, commissioning, and maintenance phases of custom automation projects.

·       Proficient in programming PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices to achieve precise control and monitoring of automation processes.

·       System level approach to the complete machine program with a high focus on recovery from start to finish.

·       Experience in robotics, automation systems, vision systems, proximity and photo sensors, servo controls, etc.

·       Competent skills with PC’s, networking, device communications, integration, and design.

·       Working knowledge of E-Plan / AutoCAD Electrical is an added advantage.

·       Comprehensive knowledge of electrical component selection and panel layout design.

·       Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for working with customers and team members. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, management, customers, and general public.

·       Strong Knowledge in Commercial Components & Supporting Partners.

·       Excellent Analytical Skills.

·       Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

·       Seeking candidates for the position with expertise in control software.

·       Must be Responsible, Self-Driven, Self-Motivated, and Able to Work Independently.

·       Strong experience AB /Rockwell.

·       Beckhoff / Sigmatek / C# software experience will be an added advantage.

·       MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

·       Attention to detail, Team building, Teamworking skills, with ability to work on his own

·       Time management, ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

·       Possesses good communication skills, a positive “get-it-done” attitude and preferably having experience with US / Europe projects and Engineers.

·       Ability to work independently on tasks and projects

·       Able to work overlapping hours with the US Pacific time zone (Morning hours - Pacific time)

·       Respond to and address day-to-day production tasks and projects

·       Successfully meet deadlines and short turn around requests

·       Will be responsible for design updates and sustaining engineering

·       The candidate will work with production engineering to release and support in process machines that have been purchased by our end customers

·       Ability to travel to manufacturing facilities in US/Europe to work for periods of time.

Bachelor of Engineering – Electronics & Communication Engineering or Instrumentation and controls / Engineering preferred and 8+ years equivalent experience in industrial automation, Controls development and commissioning.

Occasional domestic and/or global travel may be required for this position up to 20%.

•       Configure automation hardware and software packages according to project design specification.

•       Develop HMI programs from scratch as per client’s machine automation requirements.

•       Follow software change management procedures and maintain version control.

•       Manage projects as assigned and deliver to agreed schedule and scope.

•       Communicate with project stakeholders the progress relative to plan.

Support FAT/SAT and start-up of integrated control systems