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 control systems to automate processes and machines involved in the manufacturing of corrugated paper‑product machinery. Responsibilities include a wide range of control design and application tasks such as PLC, HMI and motion control programming, development, implementation, system debugging, and providing remote technical support in close collaboration with the U.S. Controls team. The role requires strong ability to read and interpret electrical and control system functions. The candidate will support seamless integration of new products, in‑house developments, and customer‑site machinery by applying effective engineering practices and ensuring high‑quality automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop complex electrical engineering and functional controls system architecture and specifications with input from sales personnel, customers, service technicians, and assembly technicians.
Apply ingenuity in programming, hardware/software integration, and system diagnostics to support machine‑based control systems.
Review and approve schematics, assemblies, detailed drawings, and BoM for complex projects.
Develop, prepare, and maintain comprehensive program documentation in areas diagnostics, information systems, data collection, and communication network, protocols
Research and stay current on latest developments concerning system architectures that could be implemented as parts of machine control systems.
Act as a liaison furnish documentation and/or assist in the check‑out, machine installation, and startup of complex mechanical functionality and control system.
Interface directly with customers to identify customer expectations and specifications.
Interface with suppliers to select and develop the best available technical solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions; make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations.
May participate in set‑up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities.
Provide guidance in the production of system operation manuals and diagnostic aids for customer and service technician use.
May travel to customer sites to lead or support testing, commissioning, and/or startup of industrial equipment.
Other duties as assigned.

Core Automation Skills:

Must be able to competently perform all level 2 industrial automation duties on PLC and HMI

Servo Motion and Stepper Control experienced in PLC‑based mechanical motion calculations
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills with a systematic approach to fault diagnosis and optimization. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimum guidance

Mandatory Skills:

PLC Programming: Beckhoff Twincat 2 and Twincat 3
HMI development using Beckhoff Twincat IPCs – Mandatory
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
Exposure to assembly checkout and field commissioning – Added Advantage
Ability to read complex electrical schematics and other drawings – Mandatory
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 undefined

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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