Engineer Electrical

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

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop electrical designs, create schematics and BOMs, and participate in concept through commissioning. The role requires hands-on CAD work and knowledge of applicable standards, with collaboration across North America, Europe, and India.

The engineer will ensure accuracy, perform reviews, and contribute to safer, compliant, and cost-effective electrical solutions within a global GCC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years in industrial machinery or electrical panel manufacturing.
• Experience with electrical design standards (UL508A, IEC, NEMA, IS, NEC).

Responsibilities

• Prepare schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs for panels.
• Ensure designs comply with UL508A, IEC, NEMA, IS, NEC standards.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams across regions.
• Review drawings and maintain CAD standards.

Skills

AC load calculations

MV/LV switchgear

MCC knowledge

Electrical CAD skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

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.

Job Description: Engineer

Engineer will be responsible for provide support and developing electrical design, drawings and Bill of Materials based on customer requirements and participate in concept, design, production, testing, safety, installation, commissioning and troubleshooting reviews with customer and internal team members.

Essential Function

Prepare and update schematics, SLDs, wiring diagrams, Panel GA/layouts, earthing/grounding layouts and cable routing drawings. Develop cable termination diagrams, interconnection diagrams, and cable schedules. Produce BOMs, equipment layouts, load lists, and datasheets, ensuring correct part numbers and quantities. Maintain drawing quality, revision control, and CAD standards. Support design reviews and design clarifications. Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (e.g., UL508A, IEC, NEMA, British (BS), European, IS, NEC IEEE and other standards) and internal design guides. Apply best practices in earthing, circuit protection, segregation and safety. Collaborate within a global team of engineers from North America, Budapest, and India. Conduct self‑checks and peer reviews of drawings and documents. Capture lessons learned and help improve templates, libraries, and CAD standards.

Preferred skills and knowledge

Experience in calculation and selection of AC Load calculations, low and medium voltage switchgear systems, including related protective devices and relays, cables, electrical components, field devices and associated accessories based upon application & design standards. Experience in handling low and medium voltage motor control systems (MCC) knowledge in preparation of single and three‑line diagrams, panel IGA & OGA drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, and P&IDs based upon technical specifications and requirements of customer. Knowledge of materials, components and equipment used in all aspects of electrical installations knowledge in electrical safety practices and procedures including NFPA79 knowledge of UL508A, IEC, NEMA and other standards knowledge Safety Interlocks & safety switches knowledge in AutoCAD Electrical and Zuken E3, including creating symbols, creating Library and Detailing drawings.

Software

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

Education and Experience

• bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Equi lent to electrical engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Industrial Machineries and Equipment, discrete product machineries or Electrical Panel Manufacturing company.

Key Result Areas

• Ability to study, understand the machine functions.
• Ability to study CAD tool skills and electrical CAD software and PLM tool.
• Good documentation preparation and maintenance skills.
• Effort and Schedule adherence with error free deliverables, less of oversight for delivering results.
• Good problem‑solving skills with technical issues in machine function.
• Task Execution and on time delivery.

We believe our culture differentiates us from other firms.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Company: BW Corporate GCC

Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world‑class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.