Associate Senior Engineer - Electrical

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its India GCC hub. Responsibilities include electrical design, BOM release, and production/testing support for industrial machinery across packaging and converting industries.

You will work under supervision alongside senior engineers, contributing to safety reviews, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5+ years' industry experience.
• Experience with industrial machinery, packaging, or converting equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical design, BOMs, and testing support.

Responsibilities

• Develops electrical design and BOMs for defined scopes.
• Performs design, production testing, safety reviews, and commissioning.
• Contributes to design reviews and provides production support.

Skills

Motor control

VFD & Drives

Electrical drafting

Safety standards

UL/IEC/NEMA

PLC programming

Education

B.E. Electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AdeptE/PromiseE

AutoCAD Electrical

Zuken E3

MS Office

Job description

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.

Electrical Engineer – Technical Overview

Electrical Engineer adept at Electrical Design, BOM release, and Production and Testing support for Industrial Machineries and Equipment such as Printing, Packaging, Converting, Textile and Paper machineries and discrete product machineries.

Executes electrical design tasks with growing independence across design, analysis, and documentation, working under the general guidance of senior/lead engineers. Develops electrical design, drawings and Bill of Materials for defined scopes of work, and participates in design, production, testing, safety, and commissioning reviews. Contributes to design reviews, testing, and production support activities alongside senior team members.

Technical Skills

• Experience in calculation and selection of Motors, Drives, AC Load calculations, and low and medium voltage switchgear systems, including related protective devices, relays, cables, and associated accessories based on application & design standards, with guidance from senior engineers
• Working knowledge of low and medium voltage motor control systems (MCC), including solid-state systems
• Working knowledge of industrial control and protection schemes as they apply to electrical distribution systems and motor controls
• Hands‑on experience preparing single and three‑line diagrams, panel IGA & OGA drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams, under supervision, based on technical specifications provided — preferably in Printing, Packaging and Converting Machines
• Knowledge of the principles of operation and standard electrical maintenance practices as related to electrical switchgear, generators, transformers, and power distribution equipment
• Knowledge of major OEM motors & emergency standby generators, uninterruptable power supplies, motor controls, generator controls, transformers, and related protective relays
• Knowledge of materials, components and equipment used in electrical installations
• Familiar with electrical safety practices and procedures including NFPA70E and OSHA regulations
• Working knowledge of UL508A, IEC, NEMA, and NEC standards
• Exposure to designing and testing of Safety Interlocks in compliance with safety standards, with senior engineer review
• Experience creating symbols, assigning metadata to fields, and creating macros using Zuken E3 / AutoCAD Electrical
• Exposure to creating and updating functional specifications of machines, with senior engineer support
• Exposure to risk assessments and SRS documentation, with senior engineer review
• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (not mandatory, added advantage)
• Aftermarket/field service support experience is an added advantage, not a core requirement at this level

Mandatory Tool Skills

• AutoCAD
• AdeptE/PromiseE
• AutoCAD Electrical / Zuken E3
• MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Industrial Machineries/Equipment and discrete product machinery
• Experience with Printing, Packaging and Converting Machines OEMs is preferable

Travel

May need to travel up to 10% each year based on requirements.

Key Result Areas

• Ability to study and understand existing machine functions with guidance
• Growing proficiency in electrical CAD tool skills
• Good documentation preparation and maintenance skills
• Effort and schedule adherence with quality deliverables under general supervision
• Contributes to problem-solving on technical issues in machine function alongside senior engineers
• Applies practical knowledge to routine problems; refers non-routine issues to more experienced team members
• Coordinates effectively across team boundaries and shares knowledge to strengthen team outcomes

To understand more about our people‑first philosophy, you may like to watch this short video by our late CEO, Mr. Bob Chapman, on Truly Human Leadership: Watch the video

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.